Violence Against Women in the Family - Campaign for Justice in Muslim Family Laws

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The Campaign for Justice for Muslim Family Laws (CFJ) is one of Musawah’s programme to accelerate equality in Muslim family laws, promote diverse family forms and equitable justice.

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Violence Against Women in the Family

Applicable CEDAW Provision

GRs 12 & 19 Para. 40 GR21

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Adoption of specific domestic violence legislation

Afghanistan
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Chad
Indonesia
Lebanon
Kenya
Kyrgyzstan
Malaysia
Saudi Arabia

Specific legislation that criminalises acts of domestic violence have been adopted.

Marital Rape

South Africa
Turkey

Marital rape is criminalised.