Women
Iraq Has Passed A Draft Law To Lower The Age Of Consent From 18 To Just 9
The proposed law is supported by Iraq’s ruling parties and would effectively legalize child marriage.
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world
This Iraqi Woman Is Training Girls In Karate To Defend Themselves And Punching Down Gender Norms
30-year-old Noor Salman started training as way of self-defense.
world
Here’s What Happened Around The World In April 2024
Take a look back at some of the biggest stories that happened around the world in April 2024.
Women
This Iraqi Woman TikToker Has Been Shot Dead In Front Of Her Home
Om Fahad was known for her videos posing and dancing to pop music but she still sparked controversy in Iraq because of her tight clothing.
LGBTQ
Iraq Has Passed A Law Making Same-Sex Relationships A Crime
Under the new law, people can be jailed for 10 to 15 years for being in a same-sex relationship.
Activism
Millions Of People Around The World Are Holding Massive Protests Calling For A Ceasefire In Gaza
From the streets of London to Islamabad, Istanbul to Tokyo, millions of people around the world are holding demonstrating in support of a ceasefire in Gaza.
Climate
11 Places Around The World That Are In A Drought Right Now
Here are some of the places around the world that are in a drought right now.
Activism
This Swedish Politician Cut Her Hair During A Speech To The European Union To Stand With Iranian Women
A Swedish member of the European parliament cut off her hair during a speech to the EU assembly to stand with the women in Iran on Tuesday Oct. 4.
Featured
Here’s What Happened Around The World In August 2022
Floods, drought, women’s and LGBTQ rights wins, here’s a look at what happened around the world in August.
Climate
Iraq’s Garden Of Eden Is Drying Up After Three Consecutive Years Of Drought And The Photos Are Unreal
Three consecutive years of drought have devastated Iraq’s Hawizeh marshlands, drying up the marshes reportedly home to the biblical Garden of Eden.
Climate
Heatwaves Are Sweeping The Global Due To Climate Change. Here’s The Biggest Story You’re Not Hearing About
Heatwaves have led to record-breaking temperatures and massive wildfires across Europe, forcing thousands to evacuate.
Climate
Iraq Has Been Hit By Its Eighth Sandstorm In Just A Month And The Videos Are Unreal
Iraq has been hit by its eighth sandstorm since mid-April, leaving at least 4,000 people hospitalized for respiratory problems.