Iraq law could lower a girl’s age of consent

Iraq law could lower a girl’s age of consent as an adult from 18 to 9: it ‘legalizes child rape’
The law is going to a second vote by the country's government, but it has opposition from youth activist groups and from 215 women parliamentary members.
Iraq's proposed child marriage law ignites nationwide protests
In Iraq, the ruling authorities want to lower the age of consent for young girls from 18 to 9 years. The changes proposed by the Shiite parliament also deprive women of the rights to divorce, child custody,
Iraq set to amend marriage law, allowing men to marry 9-year-old girls
Iraq's parliament, dominated by Shia conservatives, is considering a law that would lower the legal age of marriage for girls to 9. This controversial amendment, facing strong opposition from women and human rights groups,
What Is Law 188? Iraq To Allow Men To Marry Girls As Young As 9
Iraqi parliament proposed an amendment to Law 188 that would lower the legal marriage age to nine and limit women’s rights to divorce, child custody, and inheritance. Rights activists warn these changes would undermine women's legal protections,
Child marriage at 9? Iraq's controversial law ignites fiery protests
Iraq's Parliament, largely controlled by a coalition of conservative Shia Muslim parties, is poised to vote on a change that could dismantle the country's 'personal status law': world news
9-Year-Old Girls Could Be Married Off As Iraq Plans To Amend Law: Report
The coalition of Shia Muslim parties claims that the proposed move aligns with a strict interpretation of Islamic law and protects young girls from 'immoral relationships'. While attempts have been made in the past to amend the law,
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