Knowledge Building Brief #5: Authority in Muslim Family Laws: Rethinking Qiwamah and Wilayah
Knowledge Building Brief #5: Authority in Muslim Family Laws: Rethinking Qiwamah and Wilayah discusses the concepts of qiwamah and wilayah in classical jurisprudence (fiqh). It shows how the concepts continue to be used explicitly and implicitly to justify male superiority and authority in contemporary Muslim contexts. The Brief also outlines how the concepts impact Muslim women’s […]
Musawah CEDAW Thematic Report on The Philippines (2023)
Musawah submitted a Thematic Report on The Philippines to the CEDAW Committee for review during the 86th session in October 2023. This report examines The Philippines’ law, policy and practice that enforces de jure and de facto discrimination against women in families.
Musawah & Beyond the Hijab CEDAW Joint Thematic Report on Singapore (2024)
Musawah and Beyond the Hijab submitted a Thematic Report on Singapore to the CEDAW Committee for review during the 88th session in May 2024. This report examines Singapore’s law, policy and practice that enforces de jure and de facto discrimination against women in families.
Musawah CEDAW Thematic Report on Oman (2024)
Musawah submitted a Thematic Report on Oman to the CEDAW Committee for review during the 87th session in February 2024. This report examines Oman’s law, policy and practice that enforces de jure and de facto discrimination against women in families.
Musawah, Sisters in Islam & Association of Women Lawyers CEDAW Joint Thematic Report on Malaysia (2024)
Musawah, Sisters in Islam & Association of Women Lawyers submitted a Thematic Report on Malaysia to the CEDAW Committee for review during the 88th session in May 2024. This report examines Malaysia’s law, policy and practice that enforces de jure and de facto discrimination against women in families.
Musawah, Abolish 153 & Harvard Law School CEDAW Joint Thematic Report on Kuwait (2024)
Musawah, together with Abolish 153 and Harvard Law School Program on Law & Society in the Muslim World, submitted a Thematic Report on Kuwait to the CEDAW Committee for review during the 88th session in May 2024. This report examines Kuwait’s law, policy and practice that enforces de jure and de facto discrimination against women in […]
List of Issues Submission on Family Law and Muslim Women’s Rights in Malaysia (2023)
In January 2023, Musawah, in collaboration with Sisters in Islam, submitted a Joint List of Issues Report on Malaysia to the CEDAW Committee for review during its 86th Pre-Session Working Group meeting. It outlines the recommendations and suggestions for the List of Issues and Questions to be asked by the CEDAW Committee to Malaysia on the following issues: […]
Musawah Oral Statement on Bahrain (2023)
In January 2023, Musawah submitted a Thematic Report on Bahrain to the CEDAW Committee for review during the 84th session. The report examines Tunisia’s legal framework and practices that enforce de jure and de facto discrimination against women. This is the Oral Statement delivered by Musawah to the CEDAW Committee in its 84th Session.
Thematic Report on Family Law and Muslim Women’s Rights in Mauritania (2023)
In January 2023, Musawah submitted a Thematic Report on Mauritania to the CEDAW Committee for review during the 84th session. The report examines Tunisia’s legal framework and practices that enforce de jure and de facto discrimination against women. This is the Oral Statement delivered by Musawah to the CEDAW Committee in its 84th Session.
A Report on Malaysia’s Progress and Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 5.1.1
Musawah collaborated with Sisters in Islam on a research project to commission a report to raise awareness of where Malaysia currently stands in its efforts to eliminate discrimination against women and to achieve gender equality in areas such as marriage, family, and workplaces. The report provides an assessment of Malaysia’s commitment towards meeting Goal 5: […]
Thematic Report On Family Law And Muslim Women’s Rights In Bahrain (2023)
In January 2023, Musawah submitted a Thematic Report on Bahrain to the CEDAW Committee for review during the 84th session. This report examines Bahrain’s legal framework and practices that enforce de jure and de facto discrimination against women in the following areas: Discriminatory Legal Framework Early and Child Marriage Women’s Legal Capacity to Enter into […]
Thematic Report On Family Law And Muslim Women’s Rights In Mauritania (2023)
In January 2023, Musawah, in collaboration with Voix des Femmes, submitted a Joint Thematic Report on Mauritania to the CEDAW Committee for review during the 84th session. This report examines Mauritania’s legal framework and practices that enforce de jure and de facto discrimination against women in the following areas: Spousal Inequality and Consent to Marriage […]
