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Iraq, notably the situation of women’s rights and the recent proposal to amend the Personal Status Law

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2024/2858(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
Where it stands
Parliament adopted the text on 10 October 2024. This is its final position on the matter.
Stage
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Decisions in plenary
1
Versions
9 versions

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  1. Tabled for plenary (done)
  2. Plenary vote (done) Adopted 10 October 2024
  3. Parliament’s position (done) Final

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Decisions in plenary, 1

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DateDecisionKindEffectFinal vote
10 Oct 2024Iraq, notably the situation of women’s rights and the recent proposal to amend the Personal Status Law ResolutionsAdoptedshow of hands — no count

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Versions, 9

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  1. Adopted by Parliament10 Oct 2024

    Adopted text TA10-0020/2024 TA-10-2024-0020

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  2. Tabled for plenary9 Oct 2024

    Joint motion RC-B10-0089/2024 RC-10-2024-0089

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  3. Tabled for plenary7 Oct 2024

    Motion for a resolution B10-0092/2024 B-10-2024-0092

  4. Tabled for plenary7 Oct 2024

    Motion for a resolution B10-0089/2024 B-10-2024-0089

  5. Tabled for plenary7 Oct 2024

    Motion for a resolution B10-0094/2024 B-10-2024-0094

  6. Tabled for plenary7 Oct 2024

    Motion for a resolution B10-0093/2024 B-10-2024-0093

  7. Tabled for plenary7 Oct 2024

    Motion for a resolution B10-0091/2024 B-10-2024-0091

  8. Tabled for plenary7 Oct 2024

    Motion for a resolution B10-0090/2024 B-10-2024-0090

  9. Tabled for plenary7 Oct 2024

    Motion for a resolution B10-0088/2024 B-10-2024-0088

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  • Motion for a resolution B10-0092/2024: This resolution expresses concern about proposed amendments to Iraq's Personal Status Law 188 of 1959, which would reduce women's and children's rights in marriage, divorce, and custody. It urges Iraqi authorities to withdraw the amendments and undertake reforms including banning child marriage, criminalizing marital rape, and ensuring equality.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0089/2024: Parliament rejects proposed amendments to Iraq's Personal Status Law that would lower the minimum marriage age, and calls on Iraq to uphold women's rights and international obligations.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0094/2024: This is a motion for a resolution on Iraq, women's rights and the proposed amendment of the Personal Status Law. Parliament calls on Iraq's Council of Representatives to reject the amendments, which it says would legalise child marriage and weaken women's rights, and to adopt a domestic violence law.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0093/2024: This resolution calls on the Iraqi Parliament to reject proposed amendments to the Personal Status Law, which could legalize child marriage and unregistered marriages. It also calls on the EU and its Member States to condemn and express concerns about the changes, and supports women's and children's rights campaigners.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0091/2024: The resolution concerns Iraq, focusing on women's rights and a proposed amendment to the Personal Status Law. It urges the EU to deplore the bill, intensify dialogue, and condition grants, while calling for reinforced cooperation on justice and security.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0090/2024: This resolution addresses women's rights in Iraq and a proposal to amend the Personal Status Law. It expresses concern about deteriorating conditions, including child marriage and domestic violence, and calls for stricter conditions on EU development aid to Iraq.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0088/2024: This resolution on Iraq addresses women's rights and the proposed amendment to the Personal Status Law. It calls on Iraqi authorities to reconsider the amendments, protect rights, and promote equality.

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European Parliament (2024). “Iraq, notably the situation of women’s rights and the recent proposal to amend the Personal Status Law”. Dossier, 10 October 2024. procId 2024-2858, reference 2024/2858(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2024-2858 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2024%2F2858(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2024-2858 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX
@misc{epw-dossier-2024-2858,
  author = {{European Parliament}},
  title = {{Iraq, notably the situation of women’s rights and the recent proposal to amend the Personal Status Law}},
  year = {2024},
  date = {2024-10-10},
  howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2024-2858}},
  url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2024-2858},
  urldate = {2026-09-25},
  publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
  note = {Dossier. procId 2024-2858, reference 2024/2858(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2024\%2F2858(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}