Iraq could allow marriage for girls as young as 9. A survivor says it would fuel rape and child abuse.
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Lawmakers in Iraq are proposing amendments to the country’s Personal Status Law that could allow marriage for girls as young as 9.

Summary

Proposed amendments to Iraq’s Personal Status Law could allow girls as young as 9 to marry, sparking outrage from rights groups and survivors like “Batta,” who endured abuse after being forced into marriage at 11.

The changes would shift decision-making power to clerics, undermining existing protections for women and children established in 1959.

Supporters claim the amendments promote family values, but critics call them a violation of children’s rights and a step toward legalized child abuse.

Activists and lawmakers are working to block the controversial proposal.

  • Randomgal@lemmy.caEnglish
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    2 days ago

    What hostility? Don’t “just ask questions” if you’re not man enough for the answer.

    • hark@lemmy.worldEnglish
      31·
      2 days ago

      What hostility?

      JAQing off about a dictator

      perpetual apologists for whatever fascists they can find to drool over

      Yeah, what hostility? 🙄

      Then you add in some dumb shit about being “man enough” without a shred of self-awareness. Are you trolling or are you genuinely like this? Note that PugJesus has yet to show where I was “just asking questions” ever, but don’t let that get in the way of your cheerleading for his baseless accusations.