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, 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.
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: […]
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: […]
A Feminist Reader’s Guide to ‘Men in Charge? Rethinking Authority in Muslim Legal Tradition’
‘A Feminist Reader’s Guide to Men in Charge? Rethinking Authority in Muslim Legal Tradition’, written by Sofia Rehman, aims to make feminist knowledge derived from the original book more accessible to its readers, regardless of whether they are budding or seasoned feminists. The guide features concise chapter-by-chapter summaries, questions readers can explore, and also ‘tips’ […]
Musawah & Rahima Joint Thematic Report on Indonesia (2021)
In September 2021, Musawah and Rahima submitted a Joint Thematic Report on Indonesia to the CEDAW Committee for review during the 80th session. This report examines Indonesia’s legal framework and practices that enforce de jure and de facto discrimination against women in the following areas: equality before the law, child and forced marriage, polygamy and unregistered marriages, […]
Survey Findings on the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Women Living Under Discriminatory Muslim Family Laws
This paper, ‘Survey Findings on the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Women Living Under Discriminatory Muslim Family Laws,’ is intended to better understand the gendered impacts of COVID-19, specifically how COVID-19 interacts with discriminatory Muslim family laws and the challenges faced by Muslim women who are subject to those laws. It is based on […]
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 Asia and Africa, analysing the nature and extent to which they discriminate against Muslim women and […]
Musawah Thematic Report on Indonesia (2012)
In July 2012 – The Musawah Thematic Report on Indonesia was submitted to the CEDAW Committee for review at its 52nd Session. In this report, Musawah examines the status of marriage and family relations within the Indonesian context by reviewing the official Indonesian government report to the CEDAW Committee and offering responses to issues and points raised in the review process, as well as recommendations for action.
Musawah Thematic Report on Brunei (2014)
In October 2014 – The Musawah Thematic Report on Brunei Darussalam was submitted to the CEDAW Committee for review at its 59th Session in Geneva, Switzerland, accompanied by an Oral Statement on Brunei Darussalam. Apart from highlighting key issues under Article 16, Musawah also brought attention to the Syariah Penal Code Order 2013, covered under Article 2.
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 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.
