How Egyptian activists are trying to curb polygamy
A number of activists launched a Facebook campaign to add a new condition in marriage contracts, requiring the first wife’s permission for her husband’s second marriage.
CAIRO — Through Facebook, social media activists in Egypt have been calling since Oct. 1 for adding a special condition in marriage contracts, requiring the first wife’s prior consent in the event that her husband seeks a second wife under a polygamy arrangement.
Media activists posted a photo showing a copy of a marriage contract that added this condition, claiming it was officiated in Egypt.
