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Proposed amendments to Iraqi law undermines women’s dignity, says human rights expert

Nov 29, 2024

By Georgena Habbaba

Iraqi Christians push for Personal Status Law amid controversial amendments related to child marriage, divorce rights, and child custody. Read more

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