Policy Brief 1: Why Muslim Family Law Reform? Why Now?

‘Policy Brief 1: Why Muslim Family Law Reform? Why Now?’ outlines 10 fundamental facts to make the case for the reform of Muslim Family Laws, especially since resistance to reform is based on religious justifications.

Many contemporary Muslim…

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Comparative Legal Review of the Impact of Muslim Family Laws on Women Across Commonwealth Asia and Africa

The “Comparative Legal Review of the Impact of Muslim Family Laws on Women Across Commonwealth Asia and Africa” report, commissioned by Sisters For Change and authored by Musawah, provides a comprehensive legal review of Muslim family laws across Commonwealth…

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Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, India, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka

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Musawah Submission to Pre-Sessional Working Group on Bahrain (2013)

In July 2013 – Musawah made a submission to the Pre-Sessional Working Group on Bahrain, in the lead-up to its review at the 57th Session in Geneva, Switzerland. It outlines the  recommendations and suggestions for the List of Issues and…

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Bahrain

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CEDAW Engagement
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Country Table – United Arab Emirates

In 2016, Musawah began compiling country tables containing an overview of legislative frameworks, available case law, policies, procedures and practices in the 12 principal areas of concern relating to Muslim family laws. Law reforms in multiple Muslim contexts proves that…

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United Arab Emirates

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Country Table – Turkey

In 2016, Musawah began compiling country tables containing an overview of legislative frameworks, available case law, policies, procedures and practices in the 12 principal areas of concern relating to Muslim family laws. Law reforms in multiple Muslim contexts proves that…

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Turkey

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Country Table – Syria

In 2016, Musawah began compiling country tables containing an overview of legislative frameworks, available case law, policies, procedures and practices in the 12 principal areas of concern relating to Muslim family laws. Law reforms in multiple Muslim contexts proves that…

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Musawah

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Syria

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Country Table – Sri Lanka

In 2016, Musawah began compiling country tables containing an overview of legislative frameworks, available case law, policies, procedures and practices in the 12 principal areas of concern relating to Muslim family laws. Law reforms in multiple Muslim contexts proves that…

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Musawah

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Sri Lanka

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Country Table – South Africa

In 2016, Musawah began compiling country tables containing an overview of legislative frameworks, available case law, policies, procedures and practices in the 12 principal areas of concern relating to Muslim family laws. Law reforms in multiple Muslim contexts proves that…

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Musawah

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South Africa

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Country Overview Tables
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Country Table – Singapore

In 2016, Musawah began compiling country tables containing an overview of legislative frameworks, available case law, policies, procedures and practices in the 12 principal areas of concern relating to Muslim family laws. Law reforms in multiple Muslim contexts proves that…

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Musawah

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Singapore

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Country Table – Saudi Arabia

In 2016, Musawah began compiling country tables containing an overview of legislative frameworks, available case law, policies, procedures and practices in the 12 principal areas of concern relating to Muslim family laws. Law reforms in multiple Muslim contexts proves that…

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Musawah

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Saudi Arabia

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Country Overview Tables
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