There are basic scientific reasons for determining the age of marriage for women. In order to achieve physical and mental maturity, various countries have enacted laws that require at least 18 years of age to get married. Some countries have set the minimum age as 21 years.
Marriage age of women
In this case, a bill has been submitted in the Iraqi parliament to lower the marriage age for men to 15 and for women to 9. This information has shocked the world. Human rights activists, in particular, have thrown women’s commissions into turmoil. They have registered strong opposition to the new law.
Difficulties of adolescence
They warn that the education, health and overall living conditions of young women will be affected. Prevents going to school. They get pregnant at a young age. It has been said that there will be more involvement in domestic violence. Marriage age in Iraq is currently 18. However, UNICEF has reported shocking information that 28 percent of girls get married before they reach the age of 18.
Two different possibilities
According to the recommendation of the Iraqi Ministry of Justice, the new law could choose to apply either religious norms or civil court system norms. But the new law will increase child marriages. Girls are more vulnerable. In the eyes of human rights activists, the new law will set Iraq back centuries.
A new bill
A big problem will arise if religious people decide the marriageable age of women. Gender equality will suffer. They say that the future of women will be questioned. Supporters of the bill, however, say Islamic laws are designed to protect young women from abusive relationships. It is mentioned that there will be a new law as well.
