VOICED : Violent decade shatters dreams

The video discusses the impact of the 2003 US-led invasion on Iraqi youth, focusing on shattered dreams and ambitions due to violence and instability. It highlights the psychological toll on students, with increased counseling needs. Despite reduced violence, young Iraqis face unemployment and security issues, leading many to seek opportunities abroad. The demographic shift could affect Iraq's youthful population.

What major event forced many Iraqis to abandon their dreams and ambitions?

• The Arab Spring

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq

• The Gulf War

What has been the trend in the number of students seeking counseling at the University of Baghdad?

• It has increased to up to 70 a day

• It has completely stopped

• It has remained the same

• It has decreased significantly

What are the main types of problems faced by students seeking counseling?

• Legal issues

• Social and emotional problems

• Financial and academic problems

• Physical health issues

What is one of the major challenges faced by new graduates in Iraq?

• No job opportunities

• Lack of educational institutions

• Overpopulation

• Excessive taxation

What demographic change could occur due to the challenges faced by young Iraqis?

• An increase in birth rates

• A rise in elderly population

• A decrease in urbanization

• A youth exodus leading to demographic shifts