| Legal Advisor | Co- Founder of Legal-O-Flex | LLB | CS Executive | B.sc | Specialized in Corporate Law, Due Deligance, M&A, Contract Drafting & Negotiation |
The recent proposal in Iraq's parliament to lower the legal marriage age for girls to 9 years old is deeply alarming and poses serious human rights concerns. If enacted, this legislation would undermine progress in women's rights and gender equality, while also risking increased child marriages, exploitation, and abuse. Allowing citizens to choose between religious authorities and the civil judiciary for family matters could erode protections in inheritance, divorce, and child custody. Beyond Iraq, this law could inspire other countries to adopt similar regressive measures, threatening global efforts toward gender equality. A unified international response is crucial to safeguard vulnerable populations and prevent the rollback of hard-won progress. #HumanRights #GenderEquality #ChildProtection
