Abbas appoints committee to amend laws protecting women from domestic violence and honor killings

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Abbas appoints committee to amend laws protecting women from domestic violence and honor killings
Al-Hayat Al-Jadida - Aug. 10, 2012

"President Abbas decided yesterday to appoint a legal committee, made up of his legal advisor, Hassan Al-Awri, and the Minster of Justice, Ali Muhana, to examine the law of personal status and others. This in order to improve the laws and amend them, so Palestinian women's rights will be protected and defend them from oppression, violence, and discrimination. The president's decision comes following the increase in attacks and cases of murder of women."
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