قوانين الأحوال الشخصية

This book combines an examination of women’s rights in Muslim family law in Arab states from the Gulf to North Africa with discussions of the public debates surrounding the issues that are raised in processes of codification and amendments.

This anthology brings together scholars and activists who are involved in work on Jewish law, Muslim law, Christian law and African customary law.  Using examples for several countries and religious communities, authors interrogate the utility of recent theoretical models for engaging with gender and multi-cultural conflicts.  They also explore contextual differences and analyze and celebrate stories of successful initiatives that have transformed legal and cultural norms to improve women’s lives.