The platform ‘Traditional She’ held a press conference to express opposition to certain recommendations made by the Women’s Affairs Reform Commission.
– The commission’s report, submitted on April 19, 2025, includes recommendations such as a uniform family law, recognizing marital rape, and decriminalizing sex work.
– ‘Traditional She’ claims the report doesn’t represent the majority of women in the country and threatens social bonds, cultural identity, and collective values.
– They argue a uniform family law could create chaos, and recognizing sex work as a profession would legitimize exploitation.
– The platform supports implementing existing laws to prevent wife abuse, rather than introducing marital rape laws.
– They also suggested employing women in roles such as taking photos for national ID cards and passports, and verifying IDs.
– ‘Traditional She’ plans to present a full outline of their vision soon.
Report Date: 13 May 2025
Source: Prothom Alo
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