Iraq: Parliament Poised to Legalize Child Marriage
Iraq’s parliament is moving forward an amendment to the country’s Personal Status Law that would allow Iraqi religious authorities, rather than state law, to govern marriage and inheritance matters at the expense of fundamental rights.
Iraq slashes age of consent to 9 years old – so old men can marry young children
The new law would repeal one of the most progressive pieces of legislation in the Middle East, and has sparked a massive campaign from Iraqi women, with the support of some MPs
Draft Iraqi law allowing 9-year-olds to marry would ‘legalise child rape’, say activists
Opponents fear proposed bill could allow girls as young as nine to marry, erode women’s rights and give greater powers to clerics
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Iraq’s new family law amendment could potentially legalize child marriage—and fracture the country
The Iraqi parliament recently proposed an amendment that could potentially legalize child marriage for girls as young as nine, thereby further restricting women's rights.
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Proposed Bill Amendment in Iraq Could Allow Girls as Young as 9 to Marry
"If this happens it's probably going to be one of the most impactful events in Iraq's post-2003 history," says expert.
Iraq considers drastic changes to family law
If passed, these amendments to Iraq's family law may reinforce sectarian identity and undermine women’s rights.
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