Sdg16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
16-02 University governance procedures
16-02-01
Yes
The university strives to ensure genuine representation of university bodies through various actors, including professors, students and staff, in committees across different faculties and scientific councils. This is achieved through democratic elections, including student representatives, in a manner that ensures their concerns and opinions are conveyed to the administration. Accordingly, the university always strives to establish formal structures that allow members of the main stakeholders in the university, including students, faculty members, and staff, to participate in governance. The following are the steps taken to achieve this:
16-02-02
Yes
-Abbas Lagour University recognises the student union as an independent body and supports student initiatives with legal and social dimensions.
-Support for voluntary and community activities on campus.
-Involvement of students in university councils.
People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
Abbas Laghrour Khenchela University
General Secretariat
Sub directorate of Scientific Activities
Cultural & Sports
No…../C.A.L./A.A./M F N A S T R / 2025
Below is the official record of the inauguration of active student associations at the central level, pending the completion and settlement of the administrative and legal status of the remaining student associations for the academic year 2025/2026 at Abbes Laghrour University – Khenchela.
Student Association: Rassemblement des Étudiants Algériens Libres (REAL)
(Assembly of Free Algerian Students)
| No. | Name and Surname | Date and Place of Birth | Student Card No. | Specialization | Position |
| 1 | Kaziz Akram | 18/08/2009 | 233439280904 | Law | President |
| 2 | Markhi Ziyad | 22/11/2005 | 203405202502 | Mechanical Engineering | Vice-President |
| 3 | Harath Salah El Din | 06/04/1989 | 183405899298 | Law | Head of Organization |
| 4 | Achour Zidan | 29/04/1996 | 213402552596 | Law | Head of Pedagogical Affairs |
| 5 | bouazize Mounsef | 24/08/2003 | 213405518503 | Law | Head of Social Affairs |
| 6 | Mira Abdelhakim | 04/07/2005 | 233439621805 | Information and Communication Technology | Head of Media |
| 7 | Merzougui AyoubAbderrahmane | 08/08/2004 | 233439620304 | Information and Communication Technology | Head of Media and Resources |
| 8 | Khoualdia Salim | 31/01/2003 | 223437841403 | Engineering and Digitization of Methods | Head of Projects |
| 9 | Kamel Nour El Din | 09/06/2003 | 223437860403 | Law | Head of Activities and Training |
| 10 | Djemaa Wissal | 02/02/2002 | 213405517702 | Law | Head of Female Students |
| 11 | Moussaoui Chihab El Din | 17/05/2005 | 233440460405 | Commercial Sciences | Head of Secondary Students |
Student Association: Organisation des Étudiants Algériens Libres (OEAL)
(Organization of Free Algerian Students)
| Name and Surname | Date and Place of Birth | Specialization and Level | Position in the Bureau | ||
| 1 | Boutaraa Mohamed | 18/05/2003khenchela | Master 1, Financial and Monetary Economics | President | |
| 2 | Djbel Nadjib | 25/11/1998 khenchela | Master 1, Auditory and Visual | Vice-President | |
| 3 | Fathoun Wael | 22/08/2003 khenchela | Master 1, Financial and Monetary Economics | Head of Organization | |
| 4 | Ben Sassi Abderraouf | 14/06/2003 khenchela | License 2, Information and Communication Technology | Head of Pedagogical Affairs | |
| 5 | Saoudi Abdelmouez | 16/03/2004 khenchela | License 2, Public Works | Head of Social Affairs | |
| 6 | myali raouaat elamel | 07/02/2006 chechar | License 1, Communication | Head of Media | |
| 7 | hout Ali Yasser | 15/11/2004 khenchela | License 2, Mathematics | Head of Activities and Training | |
| 8 | Belkout Taqi El Din | 19/12/2005 kais | License 1, Information and Communication Technology | Head of Financial and General Resources | |
| 9 | Kassoum Madjdi hamza | 14/11/2006 khenchela | License 2, Wired and Wireless Communications | Head of External Relations | |
| 10 | Khira Hamza | 16/11/2002
Tebessa |
Master 2, Business Administration | Head of Secondary Students | |
| 11 | hadil Rayhani | 16/05/2003
kais |
License 3, Accounting | Head of Planning and Foresight |
Student Association: Solidarité Nationale des Étudiants (SNE)
(National Student Solidarity)
| No. | Name and Surname | Position in the Bureau |
| 1 | Hatek Nadjm El Din | President |
| 2 | Ben Harba El Said | Head of Administration and Finance |
| 3 | zdira Massinissa | Head of Organization |
| 4 | Berhail Abderraouf | Head of Media, Culture, and Training |
| 5 | Brahmi Ali | Head of Pedagogical Affairs |
| 6 | Alebla Riyad | Head of Social Affairs |
| 7 | Ahmani Hind | Head of Solidarity and Female Students Affairs |
| 8 | Malkia Douaa heba Rahma | Head of Wilaya Committees for Secondary Students |
| 9 | Salmi Sara | Head of Activities and Professionally Trained Youth |
Student Association: Alliance pour le Renouveau National des Étudiants (AREN)
(Alliance for the National Renewal of Students)
| No. | Name and Surname | Date and Place of Birth | Specialization | Position |
| 1 | Haroun Sari | 27/05/1999 aouladrachache | Communication | President |
| 2 | Ghaloudj Fakhreddine | 29/11/2001 aouladrachache | Accounting | Vice-President |
| 3 | Belkadi Charaf El Din
|
02/08/2001 aouladrachache | Mécanique | Head of Organization and External Relations |
| 4 | Salhi Ziyad | 16/12/2001 aouladrachache | Business Administration | Head of Finance and General Resources |
| 5 | Zriba Amir | 13/11/2003 Khenchela | Engineering and Communication Methods | Head of Communication and Contact |
| 6 | Gablaoui Ayman | 30/01/1996
aouladrachache |
Mécanique | Head of Pedagogical Affairs |
| 7 | Badis Hind | 27/11/2004
chechar |
Law | Head of Social Affairs |
| 8 | Bousaada Fares | 16/09/2003
Kais |
informatique | Head of Cultural Promotion |
| 9 | Djouab Oussama | 01/05/1999
batna |
Communication | Head of Sports Development |
Student Association: Union Générale des Étudiants Libres (UGEL)
(General Union of Free Students)
| No. | Name and Surname | Date of Birth | Specialization | Responsibility in the Bureau |
| 1 | Hassad Haythem | 03/08/2003 | Heritage Science | Head of Branch |
| 2 | Noiasri Rami | 23/08/2003 | Commercial Sciences | Vice-President |
| 3 | baghzou Yasser ayoub | 26/07/2003 | Marketing | Head of Administration and Organization |
| 4 | Hourakat Achraf | 08/12/2005 | Technology Sciences | Head of Social Affairs |
| 5 | Berhayel inas | 29/10/2002 | Electrical Control | Head of Media |
| 6 | Hamada chalgham | 15/05/2005 | Law and Political Science | Head of Pedagogical Affairs |
| 7 | Dhaoui Chiraz | 02/09/2003 | Nature Sciences | Head of Activities |
| 8 | Madarag Narou idris | 25/11/2003 | Financial Sciences and Accounting | Head of Training and Development |
| 9 | Haroun Laouar | 23/07/2003 | Law and Political Science | Head of Work with Secondary Students |
Student Association: Ligue Nationale des Étudiants Algériens (LNEA)
(National League of Algerian Students)
| No. | Name and Surname | Date and Place of Birth | Position |
| 1 | Rahmani Anis | 18/08/2002 (Chachar) | Head of Wilaya Bureau |
| 2 | hamzaoui Rami | 17/03/2003 (Chachar) | Vice-President |
| 3 | Khalalf MahdiElSaghir | 27/05/2006 (Charrar) | Member in charge of Organization and Training |
| 4 | Nasseri Ayman | 21/12/2003 (yabousse) | Member in charge of Media, Communication, and Modern Technology |
| 5 | Ben Saai Taqi El Din | 26/03/2003 (Khenchela) | Member in charge of Secondary Students, Trainees, and Institute Students |
| 6 | Achouri wafik | 12/05/2006 (Ain El Beida) | Member in charge of Pedagogical Affairs |
| 7 | Abdelwahab salmi | 16/11/2000 (Chachar) | Member in charge of Social Affairs |
| 8 | Anis Mahdi | 09/09/2000 (Chachar) | Member in charge of Scientific, Cultural, and Sports Activities |
| 9 | Kasmi Manar | 03/04/2003 (Barab) | Member in charge of Female Students |
Student Association: Organisation Nationale des Étudiants Libres (ONEL)
(National Organization of Free Students)
| No. | Name and Surname | Responsibility in the Bureau |
| 1 | laassis Chouki | Head of Wilaya Bureau |
| 2 | Abid El Ali Kafia | Head of Organization |
| 3 | Abdelkader mebarkia | Head of Pedagogical Affairs |
| 4 | Haythem Soialhi | Head of Social Affairs |
| 5 | Boutheina Hmaydia | Head of Media and Communication |
| 6 | Nasreddine Boukhlout | Head of Scientific, Cultural, and Sports Activities |
| 7 | Hanaa Bouaraara | Head of Training |
| 8 | Khadidja Belkfif | Head of Female Students |
| 9 | Aya Hakar | Head of Administration and Resources |
| 10 | Assala Hakar | Head of Planning |
| 11 | Ali Chekhab | Head of Public Relations |
16-02-03–
Yes, through:.
By students or an electoral committee.
Student representation: Separate elections may be held for undergraduate students.
Faculty representation: Faculty members may vote for their representatives within their departments or
faculties to ensure representation of all academic fields.
Staff representation: Non-faculty staff should have a clear path to representation through
elections overseen by a designated committee.
Communication and accountability
Representatives should communicate regularly with their constituencies to gather opinions and inform them of decisions.
Establish accountability measures, such as periodic reviews or feedback mechanisms, to ensure that representatives fulfil their responsibilities.
Establishment and recognition of an independent student union at the University of Khenchela
Recognising an independent student union can strengthen student representation, foster a sense of belonging, and encourage advocacy, ultimately improving the student experience at the university.
This is achieved by:
-Defining the purpose and role of the student union
-Establishing a legal regulatory framework
-Establishing electoral procedures for the union’s leadership
Ensuring accountability and transparency
The union contributes to university governance
Yes; to facilitate effective contributions to university governance by the student union, the following framework has been adopted:
*Official representation in governance bodies
*Defining the role of consultation and advice
Organised communication
Transparency and accountability
Supporting constructive cooperation.
16-02-04
Yes
The university works to enshrine the principle of collective participation in the management of university affairs in order to develop the higher education system. This is achieved through cooperation between various actors within and outside the university, including professors, students, administrators, and representatives of civil society. This includes involving local communities in supporting the university and keeping pace with its activities, given their pivotal role in linking the university to its economic and social environment in order to serve local development. This integration will achieve sustainable development and strengthen the university’s position as a driver of progress and knowledge. This will be achieved through:
– Concluding partnership and cooperation agreements between the university and local communities in the fields of training, scientific research and local development.
– Encouraging applied and field research in the fields of health, infrastructure, health and entrepreneurship.
16-02-05
Yes
The university pays great attention to promoting the principles of transparency, integrity and anti-corruption through regular and continuous awareness-raising about the dangers of these crimes, including:
Disseminating the university’s principles and commitments regarding organised crime, corruption, bribery, transparency and accountability.
The following is an overview of how these principles are presented:
_Zero tolerance for corruption and bribery.
Commitment to integrity and ethical behaviour through a code of professional ethics.
Transparency in the university’s operations
Regular and ongoing awareness of the risks of such behaviour through forums, seminars and study days on this subject.
Commitment to academic integrity.
http://webtv.univ-khenchela.dz/
Abbas Laghrur University, through its Faculty of Law and Political Science and under the supervision of the Dean of the Faculty and the guidance and accompaniment of a team of professors and staff, organised a #scientific_visit for outstanding students in the Law Department to the High Authority for Transparency, Prevention and Combating Corruption in Algiers. During the visit, the President of the Authority, Dr. Salima Mesrati, and other members provided students with detailed explanations about this important constitutional body and its active role in achieving transparency and preventing and combating corruption.
16-02-06
Yes
The University encourages scientific research and ensures its freedom by promoting freedom in the choice of research and its fields, thereby enhancing quality and innovation without any external interference or pressure, and by creating an open and intellectually dynamic environment._ Defining the scope of academic freedom_ Institutional support for academic freedom_ Responsibilities associated with academic freedom_ Freedom to publish and distribute research.-Working to encourage outstanding scientific research.-Encouraging publication in various fields at the national, international and global levels
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16-02-07
Yes
In the interests of transparency and accountability, the University of Khenchela has a policy of regularly publishing its financial statements. This policy details the financial information available to the public and establishes a clear reporting process. The University is committed to publishing various financial data on a regular and ongoing basis to ensure the proper management and equitable distribution of human resources and to promote integrity and transparency.
16-03 Working with the government
16-03-01
Keen to leverage its academic expertise and contribute to the public good, the University of Khenchela has established a framework for providing specialised advice to government bodies at the local, regional and national levels. This policy outlines how the university can support government decision-making through knowledge sharing, research and advisory roles.
The university seeks to strengthen its interaction with various bodies at both the local and national levels through ongoing coordination and participation in specialised committees. This is achieved by:
-Submitting proposals aimed at developing educational policies.
-Providing its expertise in the field of sustainable development.
-Submitting reports and providing administrative and technical advice.
16-03-02
Yes: In order to promote informed policymaking and support the continuous development of legislators, the University of Khenchela has developed a communication and education policy aimed at improving the skills and building the capacities of policymakers and legislators. This initiative focuses on providing important knowledge and insights on
pressing issues such as economics, law, technology, migration, displacement and climate change.
The university also provides various services, particularly in the field of training and skills development for local decision-makers and policymakers in economics and law.
16-03-03
Yes: To enhance its contribution to policy-making and consolidate strong relationships with government bodies, the University of Khenchela has developed a policy for participation in government research. This has involved conducting policy-focused research in collaboration with various government departments, with the aim of providing evidence-based solutions to pressing societal challenges.
Through this framework, the University of Khenchela can actively participate in government research, provide valuable expertise, and contribute to the development of informed and effective public policies that benefit society as a whole.
*Collaborate with research centres and government departments to address local challenges in a scientific and effective manner.
–16-03-04
Yes
The university seeks to provide open scientific platforms and spaces for frank discussion of challenges through meetings, consultations and exchanges of views with the aim of promoting community dialogue.
16-04 Percentage of graduates in law and civil law enforcement
16-04- 01
Number of graduates
4235
16-04-02
Total number of graduates from courses related to law and enforcement
859
16-04-03
The university relies on numerous training and awareness programmes aimed at the wider community, whether graduates, employees or civil servants, through a range of training courses to improve their skills and competences, as well as programmes and research projects to study legal and social phenomena.
In the context of health awareness and promoting a culture of prevention within the university community, the Biotechnology Laboratory, in coordination with the National Organisation of Algerian Midwives, organised a scientific awareness day on the importance of early detection of breast cancer, offering lectures, awareness-raising advice and interactive sessions with attendees. Early screening was carried out at the university’s central clinic, emphasising the importance of prevention and early detection in protecting women’s health.
- IN, 3 November 2025, the Directorate of Trade of the Province of Khenchela, in coordination with Abbas Laghrur University of Khenchela – through the Faculty of Law and Political Science and the Faculty of Economics, Business and Management Sciences – and the Provincial Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Chellia, the Provincial Office of the General Union of Traders and Craftsmen, a study day on consumer rights in terms of information and advertising of prices and tariffs in regular and e-commerce, with the participation of various representatives of the sectors concerned, as well as professors specialising in economics and law and consumer protection associations. They presented scientific papers on the subject of transparency in price display and the regulation of various commercial practices, as well as consumer protection mechanisms in the context of the shift towards e-commerce and the importance of legal awareness in protecting the rights of consumers.
- Following this study day, an addendum was signed to activate the implementation of the cooperation agreement between the Directorate of Trade of the Wilaya of Khenchela and the Faculty of Law and Political Science, and a second agreement in the same context with the Faculty of Economic, Commercial and Management Sciences, with the aim of strengthening cooperation in areas such as scientific research, training, the organisation of joint scientific events and awareness-raising campaigns.
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- 16-04-04YesThe university acts as a body to assess students’ understanding of legal sustainability concepts, given their importance in achieving social justice and sustainable development.16-02
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