Articles 503 and 504 of the Lebanese Penal Code, which define what rape is, exclude marital rape and any sexual violence.
Article 522 states that the case can be dropped if the rapist asks the victim to marry him.
This is just creepy.
Nobody can be aware of all the monstrosities that can happen behind a closed door and the worst part is that a woman cannot even resort to the authorities.
Who?
Nasawiya, a collective of feminist activists, is taking the initiative by organizing a march. But a march needs a crowd and a crowd needs you!
When?
Janury 14th at 12pm.
Where?
Ministry of Interior in Sanayeh to Parliament in Downtown
Don't forget to check the Facebook event for more details.
The Lebanese Penal Code is just so wrong on so many levels.
I hope this can be the first step for many changes to come!
Be there!
