CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

Iraq’s Proposed Marriage Law: A Step Backward for Women’s Rights

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024 - by Sofia Martinez - Leave a Comment

The proposed amendment to Iraq’s personal status law poses a grave threat to the rights and freedoms of women and girls, casting shadows over their futures. By lowering the legal …

Human Rights

Iraq’s Parliament Moves to Legalize Child Marriage Amid Outcry

November 10, 2024November 10, 2024 - by Fatima Gharbi - Leave a Comment

Iraq’s parliament is nearing a decision on an amendment to the Personal Status Law that would allow religious authorities to dictate marriage and inheritance, potentially legalizing child marriage for girls …