From Human Rights Watch (HRW). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News.
Iraq: New Personal Status Code Makes Women Second Class
Iraq's new Ja'afari Personal Status Code, passed by parliament on August 27, discriminates against women by favouring men in matters of marriage, divorce, inheritance, and children's guardianship and care, Human Rights Watch has said.
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