An Analysis of the Effects of Isis Conflict on Women and Children in Iraq. A Focus on the Legal Implications in Salah Al-din Province

Abstract

This study examines the legal consequences of the ISIS fight for women and children in Salah al-Din, Iraq, between 2014 and 2017. Numerous human rights violations, such as targeted violence, forced recruitment, displacement, and sexual exploitation, are acknowledged in the analysis for this time period. It draws attention to how women and children are particularly vulnerable since they experience severe physical and psychological trauma. In Salah al-Din, an area with high ISIS activity, access to justice systems was disrupted, infrastructure collapsed, and legal material was destroyed, leading to legal issues. The study intends to fill the knowledge vacuum in the academic literature about the particular legal ramifications of ISIS's acts on women and children in this particular area. The study issues that have been identified center around comprehending the essence of interactions with ISIS, analyzing the legal ramifications, and suggesting strategies for mitigation. The overall goal is to examine how ISIS terrorism affects women and children legally, with a focus on interaction dynamics, legal ramifications, and potential mitigating measures. This study offers insights for politicians, legal professionals, and humanitarian organizations, deepening our understanding of the legal aspects of the ISIS fight. In the end, it aims to clarify the difficulties encountered by women and children in Salah al-Din and suggests actions to take care of their particular legal requirements following the conflict.