The proposed amendment to Iraq's Personal Status Law has sparked intense debate due to its controversial provisions, here are some things to know.
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The bill seeks to reduce the legal age of marriage for girls from 18 to a shockingly low nine years old.
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The proposed law also allows boys as young as 15 to marry, further undermining child protection and rights.
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A significant change is the proposed power for individuals to choose between religious or civil law for family matters.
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Critics argue that the bill's passage would have severe consequences for women's rights.
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The proposed law has faced widespread condemnation from women's rights groups, human rights organizations, and the public.
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The proposed changes directly contradict international human rights standards and commitments.
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The fate of the bill remains uncertain as it faces intense opposition and scrutiny.