Dr. Aso Faraidun, a member of the Iraqi parliament, said the amended bill on personal status, contrary to some articles of the Iraqi constitution and international agreements and treaties that Iraq has signed.

 July 31st, 2024, the team of Metro Center welcomed (Dr. Aso Faraidun), Member of the Iraqi House of Representatives.

Firstly, the coordinator of Metro Center warmly welcomed Dr. Aso Faraidun and praised his efforts and those of the members of the House of Representatives who wanted the personal status law based on citizenship and equality and don’t want sectarianism to dominate the laws.

Dr. Aso Faraidun, in detail highlighted the bill and some of its articles that are contrary to some articles of the Iraqi constitution and the international agreements and treaties that Iraq has signed, said: "Our efforts will continue to implement the Iraqi Personal Status Law No. 188 of 1959.”

He said that there is a widespread protest of citizens, human rights activists and civil movements in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region for this bill, which supports our efforts.

Finally, Dr. Aso Faraidun appreciated the efforts of Metro Center to monitor the situation of freedom of expression and journalism and said, "I have been monitoring your work since the establishment and I consider myself a member of your team.”