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The Taliban regime in Afghanistan has issued a new decree requiring girls to wait until adulthood to file for divorce, further diminishing women's rights. This decision has been condemned by the United Nations and human rights organizations.
The Egyptian government has announced a new personal status law for Christians, reflecting a growing interest in family issues. Additionally, a bill criminalizing child marriage has been introduced, sparking discussions about women's and family rights in Egyptian society.
Indonesian Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection, Arifah Fauzi, revealed alarming dropout rates among girls due to child marriage and economic hardships during the launch of Women's Empowerment Month through Education in Jakarta.
The head of the National Council for Women in Egypt, Maya Morsi, has urged Parliament to swiftly enact a law criminalizing child marriage, emphasizing the importance of protecting girls' rights. This call comes amid a rising number of cases of child marriage in the country.