A recent report on X revealed that Iraq is considering lowering the age of sexual consent from 18 to 9, a decision that would legally allow men to marry minors. While many condemned this shocking move, one unsettling comment by @tonysaint1234 read, “9 is a big NO! 15+ rather, well!”
This response, while appearing to reject the age of 9, still condones child marriage, suggesting 15 as an acceptable minimum. Such remarks overlook the harmful implications of underage marriage, regardless of the age, and dismiss the importance of safeguarding children’s rights. Advocating for any age below adulthood as a standard trivializes the physical and psychological harm these young individuals endure. Conversations on issues like this should advocate for children’s protection, focusing on raising standards of consent to ensure their well-being and future.
Links
https://x.com/naija_pr/status/1855001599740989950
