Ja'fari Code prompts debate on Iraqi women's rights
The Ja'fari law in Iraq has sparked widespread controversy following a social media campaign calling for the "rescue of Iraqi women from the Ja'fari law." Critics argue that the law contains provisions that undermine women's rights, particularly concerning custody, marriage, and inheritance. The law stipulates that child custody transfers to the father after the age of seven, considers girls to be legally adult at the age of nine—opening the door for marriage under certain conditions—and addresses issues such as polygamy, temporary marriage, and the husband's right to manage personal affairs without the wife's consent. Iraqi women participating in the campaign have expressed their concerns about how these provisions affect their lives and those of their children. The campaign extended beyond Iraq's borders, gaining support from Arab and foreign influencers. Supporters of the law, on the other hand, argue that it promotes family stability and protection in accordance with the Ja'fari doctrine.
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