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Iraq’s Proposed Bill to Lower Marriage Age Sparks National Outrage and Fears of Regressive Impact on Women’s Rights

Iraq’s Proposed Bill to Lower Marriage Age Sparks National Outrage and Fears of Regressive Impact on Women’s Rights
Iraq’s Proposed Bill to Lower Marriage Age Sparks National Outrage and Fears of Regressive Impact on Women’s Rights

2024-08-09 11:00:59 - From: CHANNEL8


A proposed bill in Iraq's parliament has ignited widespread outrage and concern, as it seeks to lower the legal marriage age for girls to just 9 years old.