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Iran Cuts Dowry Law Amidst Rising Divorce Rates

12/18/2025

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Iran's parliament enacted changes to the dowry law, cutting the minimum dowry for divorce from 110 to 14 gold coins.
This shift signals gender discrimination in Iran, where women face legal and societal challenges.
Mahdieh Golrou, a women's rights activist, said the regime's oppression of women demonstrates state power.
Despite rising divorce rates, only 3% of women receive their dowry, and the domestic violence bill remains stalled.

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Story summary

Iran's parliament enacted changes to the dowry law, cutting the minimum dowry for divorce from 110 to 14 gold coins.
This shift signals gender discrimination in Iran, where women face legal and societal challenges.
Mahdieh Golrou, a women's rights activist, said the regime's oppression of women demonstrates state power.
Despite rising divorce rates, only 3% of women receive their dowry, and the domestic violence bill remains stalled.