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Iraq’s Proposed Marriage Age Change: What you need to know

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Proposed Bill

A new bill in Iraq seeks to lower the legal marriage age to nine for girls and 15 for boys.

 

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Concerns Over Child Marriage

Human rights groups fear the bill will increase child marriages, reversing gains in women’s rights and gender equality.
 

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Impact on Girls' Education

Lowering the marriage age could harm girls' education, health, and well-being, leading to early pregnancies and domestic violence.

 

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Opposition from Human Rights Advocates

Human Rights Watch’s Sarah Sanbar condemns the bill, stating it represents a backward step for the country’s progress.
 

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Changes to Religious and Civil Authority

The bill allows choosing between religious authorities or civil courts for family matters, risking erosion of inheritance and custody rights.

 

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Reappearance of the Bill

The bill, initially withdrawn, reappeared in August with Shia bloc support, requiring couples to select between Sunni or Shia sects.

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