In addition, she also provided legal assistance to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq’s Ministry of Higher Education and lectured at the university level. However, due to threats from the regime, she later sought refuge in the United States. Shukriya’s multifaceted background and relentless dedication to highlighting ethnic group securitization and broader security issues position her as a thought leader in her field. Her work continues to bridge the gap between academia, media, and policy, contributing to critical discussions on security, identity, and human rights in the Middle East and beyond.
