Iraq Passes Law Critics Say Could Legalize Child Marriage
When the Personal Status Law was passed six decades ago ... This is a horrifying assault on children's rights and human dignity. The world must unite to end child marriage." ...
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and the socioeconomic status of the people. The European Union Agency for Asylum says, “Northern Nigeria has among the highest rates of child marriage in the world, particularly in the North ...
Lost futures, marital rape, and exploitation: How child marriages in Iraq commodify women
Sharia law, which influences much of Iraq’s legal system, permits child marriage under certain conditions, often tied to the ...
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Iraqi lawmakers pass a bill that critics say legalizes child marriage
Iraq’s parliament passed three divisive laws Tuesday, including amendments to the country’s personal status law that opponents say would in effect legalize child marriage. The amendments give ...
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Iraq passes bill that critics say legalises child marriage
including amendments to the country's personal status law that critics fear will effectively legalise child marriage The changes grant Islamic courts greater control over family matters such as ...
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Critics say new bill passed by Iraqi lawmakers opens door to child marriage
Iraq's parliament passed three divisive laws Tuesday, including amendments to the country's personal status law that opponents say would in effect legalize child marriage. The amendments give ...
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Iraq passes law that could allow for child marriages
including amendments to the country’s personal status law that opponents say would in effect legalize child marriage. The amendments give Islamic courts increased authority over family matters ...