Iraq's parliament has passed a controversial law which would allow for the legalisation of girls as young as nine to be ...

For Shia Muslims, who make up a majority in the country, the lowest age of marriage for girls will be nine years old, while ...

The legislation passed amid a chaotic session on Tuesday, sparking fears over its negative impact on women’s rights, judicial integrity, and accountability.

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The amendments to the country?s legislation are a long-standing demand of Shiite blocs and could legalize child marriage Iraq ...

Iraq’s parliament on Tuesday, the 21st of January, passed three controversial laws, including amendments to the country’s ...

A law has been passed in Iraq which has legalised the marriage of children as young as nine. Three controversial laws have ...

Iraq's parliament passed into law on Tuesday a revised bill that had sparked outrage over fears it rolled back women's rights and permitted underage marriage.

Iraq’s parliament has passed three divisive laws including amendments to the country’s personal status law that opponents say ...

Iraq passes bill that critics say legalises child marriage - Activists argue the new laws will erode safeguards for women ...

By involving religious leaders, we hope to raise awareness about the negative consequences of child marriages. We will work with ulema to address this issue,” said Iftikhar Khan, who is a ...