Jordan Rape Law
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How journalists helped change Jordan’s ‘marry the rapist’ lawFor years in Jordan, it was the law: better for a rape victim to marry her rapist – she’s damaged goods, after all. Here's part of the reason why that changed.WorldSep 29, 2017
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Jordan repeals ‘marry the rapist’ clause, but it still exists in many countriesThe repeal was hailed as a major step forward for women in the conservative kingdom.WorldAug 1, 2017
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