6th February 2026
- Withdraw Iraq’s reservation to CEDAW, particularly Article 16, and commit to a clear, time-bound roadmap for full implementation of the Convention.
- Adopt a unified, egalitarian family law by repealing sect-based amendments and guaranteeing equal rights for women and men in all matters relating to marriage and family life.
- End child and forced marriage by establishing 18 as the minimum age of marriage without exceptions and abolishing male guardianship over adult women.
- Guarantee equality within the family by reforming laws on inheritance, divorce, custody, guardianship, and nationality, and removing provisions that reinforce women’s economic dependency.
- Prohibit or strictly regulate polygamy through effective judicial oversight, financial capacity requirements, and the free and informed consent of all parties.
- Prevent and respond to gender-based violence by criminalizing domestic violence, marital rape, and FGM, repealing laws that enable impunity for so-called “honor crimes,” and eliminating discriminatory educational content.