Ivorian bill that would legalise polygamy for men earns the ire of women’s groups

[DarlinG]

Ivorian bill that would legalise polygamy for men earns the ire of women’s groups A proposed bill at the Ivorian parliament that would legalise polygamy – but only for men – has prompted strong reactions from women's rights advocates, which have dubbed it a step back in the fight for equality. Polygamy is prohibited in many parts of the world but remains widespread in West African countries.