Because Muslim women and girls are severely discriminated against.

Over 45 countries in the world—some with Muslim-majority populations and some with Muslim minorities, including all members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)—have codified or uncodified Muslim family laws that govern family relationships.

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What We Do

Over 45 countries in the world—some with Muslim-majority populations and some with Muslim minorities—have codified or uncodified Muslim family laws that govern family relationships. Many of these laws are discriminatory towards women and girls.

Since 2012, Musawah has been researching Muslim family laws and practices that enforce de jure and de facto discrimination against women in various Muslim majority and minority countries.

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Blogs & Webinars

Standing for Justice | Ep. 4 | Muslim Family Laws in the Greater Horn of Africa (Arabic)

9 June 2022

In 2021, Musawah officially launched its programming in Sub Saharan Africa. The organization embarked on a mapping exercise of Muslim…

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Advocates Corner Series: Finding Strength Through Adversity

27 April 2022

At the outset, I must say that my struggle for an equitable dissolution of my marriage is not unique. Many…

Standing for Justice | Ep. 3 | Fearless Feminist Futures – Young Muslim Women’s Activism in SA & SEA

22 March 2022

On the occasion of International Women’s Day the ‘Standing for Justice’ – Digital Activism Series presents Episode 3: Fearless Feminist…

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