Iraq is proposing a terrifying law to lower its age of consent so that men can marry nine-year-old girls

‘If the law is to change, it would mean Iraq would have the youngest age of consent in the world, with neighbouring Iran having the second youngest at 13,’ says Sophie Dianne, as she urges us to pray.

As a woman living in England, I find myself in a fairly privileged position. Yes we still have issues with inequality and sexual misconduct, but growing up in a democratic country meant; I received an education, and I knew the limitations put on women and girls were being fought against in law.

For example, the WASPI (Woman Against State Pension Inequality) women who campaigned for state pension equality, and the over 400 alleged victims of organisational abuse at Harrods, who spoke out. I am also thankful that I practise a religion were abuse isn’t part of the doctrine, nor is it God’s divine plan.