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Fears for women's rights as Iraqi bill resurfaces

IndiaTimes Thursday, 8 August 2024
Iraq's proposed bill allowing citizens to choose between religious and civil authorities on family matters has sparked concerns about women's rights, underage marriage, and male dominance. Critics fear it would undermine the 1959 Personal Status Law, potentially allowing child marriages. Activists are planning protests against the bill, which is backed by conservative Shiite Muslim deputies.
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News video: SP MP Awadhesh Prasad Criticizes Waqf Bill as a Threat to Rights and Harmony, Labels It Zameen Hadpo

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