A new constitution was written for the country which changed the marriage age for girls from 15 to 18 years old, it also allows a man to take more than one wife, if the first wife approves, it also allows women to ask for a divorce.
Women are found in high positions, however the presenter Khadija feels there is more work to be done. Khadija is a teacher and she mentioned that she works to help girls learn to use technology (computers) to their advantage.
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can you tell us more about the status of women and the power they have over their own lives?
ReplyDeleteAs a result of the Arab Spring a new constitution was created which raised the age of marriage. Madiha shared with us today that when it comes to arranged marriages women do have some input. The women that I have met are all professional women who are very motivated.
DeleteIs educated promoted towards women in other countries girls drop out of the education system at an early age, is it the same here?
ReplyDeleteThe girls I spoke with today said they plan on continuing their education, however in this city their isn't a university so they need to go to a bigger city to attend university.
ReplyDeleteIs there a movement that is being spearheaded to bring awareness to Women's rights pertaining to Marriage, Education, and Career? I see that we are privilege to live in a Country were women have so many options.
ReplyDeleteCan you share some more information on the professional women you have met? There educational path, life as a professional, aspirations and support they have?