‘Historic day’ as Jordanian parliament repeals rape law | Women’s Rights

The Jordanian parliament voted on Tuesday to abolish a provision in the penal code that allows rapists to escape punishment if they marry their victims, in a move that is being hailed as “historic” by activists and locals. “We are celebrating today. This is a historic moment not only for Jordan, but for the entire region. This achievement is a result of the concerted effort of the civil society,