This paper provides the conceptual framework for Musawah, demonstrating that equality in the family is necessary and possible through a holistic approach that brings together Islamic teachings, universal human rights principles, fundamental rights and
This paper provides the conceptual framework for Musawah, demonstrating that equality in the family is necessary and possible through a holistic approach that brings together Islamic teachings, universal human rights principles, fundamental rights and
This paper provides the conceptual framework for Musawah, demonstrating that equality in the family is necessary and possible through a holistic approach that brings together Islamic teachings, universal human rights principles, fundamental rights and
This paper provides the conceptual framework for Musawah, demonstrating that equality in the family is necessary and possible through a holistic approach that brings together Islamic teachings, universal human rights principles, fundamental rights and
In December 2013, Musawah, the global movement for equality and justice in the Muslim family, submitted its contribution to the OHCHR report in preparation for the panel discussion preventing and eliminating child, early and
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
In June 2014, during the 58th CEDAW Review, Musawah highlighted key issues concerning marriage and family relations in an oral statement on Syria.This is the Oral Statement on Syria and Mauritania.
In February 2014 – The Musawah Thematic Report on Iraq and Bahrain was submitted to the CEDAW Committee for review at its 57th Session in Geneva, Switzerland. Musawah challenged the ways the government used
In October 2017 – Musawah and Advocacy for Women in Peace and Security, Africa (AWAPSA), submitted a Joint Thematic Report on Article 16 for Kenya to the CEDAW Committee for review at its 68th Session
In October 2011 – The Musawah Thematic Report on Kuwait and Oman was submitted to the CEDAW Committee for review at its 50th Session.This is the Oral Statement on Kuwait delivered at the 50th
In May 2022, Musawah submitted a Thematic Report on Morocco with inputs from national advocates to the CEDAW Committee for review during the 82nd session. This report examines Morocco’s legal framework and practices that
Musawah joins Palestinian women activists in raising concerns regarding discrimination faced by Muslim women under the different personal status laws applicable in Palestinian territories. We believe that such discrimination places additional challenges for Palestinian
