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Woman's rights in Iraq (Social Impact (justice minister introduced a…
Woman's rights in Iraq
Political Impact
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Women, who represent more than half of Iraq’s population of approximately 36 million, lack a voice in its new political order.
Economic Impact
If a woman divorces her husband, she will have to find a job, most likely in a factory with a low pay and a chance of being abused by her higher-ups.
Women being reluctant to leave their homes in fear of being assaulted, they can not work and rely on their husband's income.
Social Impact
justice minister introduced a draft law to its Council of Ministers which would legalize child marriage and severely affect women’s rights in matters of divorce and child custody
Woman are reluctant to go to work, school or even leave the house because of fear of being abused or harassed in public.
a draft law would grant custody over any child two or older to the father in divorce cases, lower the marriage age to nine for girls and even allow girls younger than nine to be married with a parent’s approval.
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Background Info
Women are the biggest victims of religious, political and economic conflicts and crimes.
In some places in Iraq, they are not even allowed to work or go outside their home without wearing a niqab or being accompanied by a male family member. Some are deprived of their basic rights, including the right to vote, study or love.
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