In recent years, there has been concern in Western countries for issues like the rights of sexual and gender minorities. A sign of this was, for example, when two men were allowed to box against women in last summer’s Olympics.
It is therefore strange that Iraq’s plans to allow marriage for nine-year-old girls have not sparked much opposition, even though these children would, in practice, be forced to fulfill the misguided desires of their pedophilic husbands.
So far, this issue has led only to remarks from the UN and human rights organizations, but not to major reactions from ordinary people, such as protests or demonstrations. It remains to be seen, however, whether people in the West will take notice if this law is indeed passed, subjecting little girls to legalized exploitation.
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Responsible Development Aid and New Priorities: Finland's Development Cooperation Reforms
Responsible Development Aid and New Priorities: Finland's Development Cooperation Reforms
