What Iraq's legal changes mean for women and girls
Briefly

The article discusses the controversial amendments to Iraq's personal status law and their potential impact on women's rights. Critics fear that these changes could significantly roll back the progress made in rights concerning marriage, divorce, and child custody, leaving women and children more vulnerable without a strong legal framework. Interviews with Sherri Kraham Talabany provide insights into the cultural and legal challenges faced by women and girls in Iraq, stressing the urgent need for reforms that protect their rights and improve their futures.
The recent amendments to Iraq's personal status law have stirred a heated debate, as many argue that these changes reverse decades of progress for women's rights, affecting vital aspects like marriage, divorce, and child custody.
Sherri Kraham Talabany emphasizes that the lack of a robust legal framework in Iraq leaves women and children vulnerable, highlighting the dire need for legislation that safeguards their rights.
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