Musawah Thematic Report on Afghanistan (2013)
In July 2013, the Musawah Thematic Report on Afghanistan was submitted to the CEDAW Committee for review at its 55th Session in Geneva, Switzerland. In this report, Musawah takes a critical look at the status of marriage and family relations in Afghanistan, examining closely the governing legal structure and critical issues such as the equality of spouses, their rights and responsibilities, minimum age of marriage, forced marriage, polygamy, divorce, and the custody and guardianship of children.
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 these laws are based on fiqh and thus not divine or unchangeable, and so must be reformed to address concerns and realities of people living today.
Country Table – Pakistan
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 these laws are based on fiqh and thus not divine or unchangeable, and so must be reformed to address concerns and realities of people living today.
Country Table – Bangladesh
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 these laws are based on fiqh and thus not divine or unchangeable, and so must be reformed to address concerns and realities of people living today.
Country Table – Afghanistan
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 these laws are based on fiqh and thus not divine or unchangeable, and so must be reformed to address concerns and realities of people living today.
Wheel of Healthy Muslim Families
The Wheel of Healthy Muslim Families is derived from Musawah’s thematic paper, “Who Provides? Who Cares? Changing Dynamics in Muslim Families.” The wheel is based on key recommendations to families and individuals in order to facilitate transformation in marital relationships. It is illustrated as a positive version of the Wheel of Power and Control that […]
Musawah & NMWWS Joint Thematic Report on Nepal (2018)
Musawah is a global movement for equality and justice in the Muslim family and Nepali Muslim Women’s Welfare Society (NMWWS), is a NGO established in 2006 working for the marginalized, disadvantaged and low-income Muslim communities, particularly the Muslim women. NMWWS is the only national-level organization working for marginalized Muslim women of Nepal.
Musawah & NMWWS Joint Oral Statement on Nepal (2018)
Musawah is a global movement for equality and justice in the Muslim family and Nepali Muslim Women’s Welfare Society (NMWWS), is a NGO established in 2006 working for the marginalized, disadvantaged and low-income Muslim communities, particularly the Muslim women. NMWWS is the only national-level organization working for marginalized Muslim women of Nepal.
Positive Developments in Muslim Family Laws (2019)
Musawah is tracking positive developments in Muslim family laws globally. Each country table contains an overview of legislative frameworks, available case law, policies, procedures and practices in the 12 principal areas of concern relating to Muslim family laws. Through our review of these positive developments, the variety of contemporary family laws possible in multiple Muslim contexts […]
حقائق من الداخل: تقرير عالمي عن المساواة في الأسرة المسلمة
جمع “حقائق من الداخل” تقارير مقدمة من منظمات وناشطات على المستوى الوطني من 30 دولة، ليقدم بذلك خلفية معلوماتية عن قوانين الأسرة وممارساتها في تلك البلدان، بما في ذلك تفاصيل أسباب كون المساواة في الأسرة ضرورية والفرص المتاحة لجعل المساواة في الأسرة ممكنة The ‘Home Truths: A Global Report on Equality in the Muslim […]
Home Truths: A Global Report on Equality in the Muslim Family
The ‘Home Truths: A Global Report on Equality in the Muslim Family‘ report, based on information provided by national groups, shows why equality in Muslim family laws is necessary and why it is possible in 30 countries. ‘Home Truths: A Global Report on Equality in the Muslim Family‘ is available in ENGLISH and ARABIC. Countries […]
VIDEO: Knowledge Building Video #2 : Muslim Family Laws: What Makes Reform Possible? (French subtitles)
Musawah Knowledge Building videos provide you with an accessible understanding of key concepts and ideas related to the Muslim legal tradition and family laws. Reform is often resisted on the grounds that Muslim family laws are divine and thus not open to change. Yet, in reality, change and reform have been inherent to Muslim legal […]
