As part of the implementation of the objectives of the National Plan for Advancing Women’s Status and Strengthening Their Active Participation in Leadership Positions and Decision-Making, the Women’s Affairs Committee at the Department of English, College of Education, Al-Mustaqbal University, organized a scientific workshop entitled: “Women, Leadership and Decision-Making in University Institutions” The workshop was supervised and presented by Assistant Lecturer Tabarak Aqeel Dawood, Women’s Affairs Officer at the Department of English and a member of the Main Women’s Affairs Committee at the College of Education. The event was held in line with the implementation of the first pillar, which focuses on women, leadership, and participation in decision-making, in accordance with the objectives of the Ministerial Plan of the Iraqi National Strategy for Women (2025–2026). The workshop witnessed remarkable participation, bringing together students from the Department of English at Al-Mustaqbal University and female students from educational institutions, namely Al-Waeli Intermediate School for Girls and Madiha Al-Barmani Secondary School. This scientific and interactive experience aimed to promote communication and facilitate the exchange of ideas and perspectives among students from different educational stages and levels. The workshop featured presentations and discussions addressing the importance of empowering women to access leadership positions and strengthening their influential presence in academic institutions. It also explored the challenges that may limit women’s participation in decision-making, while emphasizing the importance of equal opportunities and providing an appropriate space for expressing opinions and engaging in active participation. Furthermore, the activity focused on raising students’ awareness of the concepts of leadership and responsibility, highlighting the role of education in developing individuals capable of dialogue, critical thinking, and contributing to positive change. This initiative reaffirms the important role played by the Women’s Affairs Committee at the Department of English in activating national priorities through scientific, awareness-raising, and participatory activities. It also seeks to strengthen cooperation between university and school institutions, contributing to the establishment of a culture of women’s empowerment and preparing a generation that believes in leadership based on competence, justice, and equal opportunities. Women’s leadership is not achieved merely through occupying positions of responsibility, but through the ability to participate, influence, and shape decisions.