Iran proposes to lower age of marriage

This is pathetic shame on Iran.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13727427/iraq-proposal-lowering-legal-age-nine-girls-marry.html

IRAQ

"Shia Islamist parties are pushing an amendment to Iraq’s personal law in Parliament that would allow girls as young as nine to be married off. Though 117 nations including the United States allow children to marry, the issue remains a major problem in Africa with Niger having the highest rate of child marriage among girls followed by the Central African Republic, Chad, and Mali."

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/what-is-iraqs-proposed-law-that-may-allow-girls-to-marry-at-9-13802417.html

"Protesters held demonstrations across seven Iraqi provinces on Thursday against the controversial bill. Protests erupted in several regions including Baghdad, Basra, Diwaniyah, Kirkuk and Dhi Qar.

The bill was introduced by independent MP Raed al-Maliki, who was also responsible for the controversial amendments to the country's anti-prostitution law that criminalised any practice of homosexuality and sex-reassignment surgeries earlier this year."

https://www.theweek.in/news/world/2024/08/09/iraqs-controversial-bill-to-reduce-legal-age-of-marriage-for-girls-to-9-sparks-outrage.html

Originally posted by: InsaneDivine

IRAQ

"Shia Islamist parties are pushing an amendment to Iraq’s personal law in Parliament that would allow girls as young as nine to be married off. Though 117 nations including the United States allow children to marry, the issue remains a major problem in Africa with Niger having the highest rate of child marriage among girls followed by the Central African Republic, Chad, and Mali."

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/what-is-iraqs-proposed-law-that-may-allow-girls-to-marry-at-9-13802417.html

"Protesters held demonstrations across seven Iraqi provinces on Thursday against the controversial bill. Protests erupted in several regions including Baghdad, Basra, Diwaniyah, Kirkuk and Dhi Qar.

The bill was introduced by independent MP Raed al-Maliki, who was also responsible for the controversial amendments to the country's anti-prostitution law that criminalised any practice of homosexuality and sex-reassignment surgeries earlier this year."

https://www.theweek.in/news/world/2024/08/09/iraqs-controversial-bill-to-reduce-legal-age-of-marriage-for-girls-to-9-sparks-outrage.html

Horrible 🤬🤬

A young child will be subjected to violence, rape and whatnot.. that too so young when they can’t even fight off their abuser / husband because they’re physically weak and growing up..

Shameful Disgusted to hear this!!