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In a disheartening turn of events, the recent amendment to Iraq’s Personal Status Law, effective from February 17, 2025, threatens women’s and girls’ rights by creating legal inequalities that leave …
Iraq’s Personal Status Law Amendment: A Setback for Women’s Rights Read More
Escalation of Human Rights Abuses in Iraq Human Rights Watch (HRW) has charged the Iraqi government with exacerbating human rights abuses in 2024 by enacting stringent laws that curtail freedoms. …
HRW Reports Iraq’s Deteriorating Human Rights Landscape Amid Restrictive Laws Read More
Iraq’s Deteriorating Human Rights LandscapeIn a shocking display of governmental overreach, the Iraqi authorities have intensified their assault on civil liberties, as reported by Human Rights Watch in its World …
Iraq’s Human Rights Crisis: A Year of Repression and Fear Read More
Iraqi authorities have commenced compensation payments to 11,000 people in Sinjar, dispersing approximately 99 billion Iraqi dinars after years of delay. While these payments symbolize a light at the end …
Iraq Compensates Sinjar Residents After Years of Waiting Read More
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 …
Iraq’s Parliament Moves to Legalize Child Marriage Amid Outcry Read More