Law reform

Reading the Constitution: In Search of Rights

There are various models of Constitutions in the world. This write-up is not looking at the technicalities of different models or offering a comparative analysis of those. It is an attempt to facilitate the reading of a Constitution, in search of Fundamental Rights, no matter what particular system of democratic governance, presidential or parliamentary, it has adopted.

غادة جمشير: رأي القوى النسائية الشعبية ضروري في "الأحوال الشخصية"

Iraq: Theocracy lite by Katha Pollitt

So now we know what "noble cause" Cindy Sheehan's son died for in Iraq: Sharia.

أطروحات حول اللحظة الدستورية

Iraq: Iraq Constitution 'big disappointment' for women

Iraq's draft constitution was finalized on Sunday and will be sent to voters for a nationwide referendum to be held in six weeks.

Iraq: Text of the draft Iraqi Constitution

This version is translated from the Arabic by the Associated Press.

اليمن تتصدى لظاهرة "الزواج (السياحي) الصيفي"

Chechnya: Chechens consider reviving polygamy

For some, multiple marriage offers a simple solution to the gender imbalance caused by conflict. But others say introducing the practice is the last thing Chechens need.

MIS À JOUR: Irak: Protégeons les droits des femmes irakiennes dans la nouvelle Constitution irakienne

Le réseau Femmes Sous Lois Musulmanes a appris que le parlement irakien a décidé de s’accorder un délai supplémentaire d'une semaine, jusqu'au 22 août afin de finaliser le projet de Constitution irakienne puisque les représentants des parties n’ont pas réussi à parvenir à un accord.

Irak: Les Irakiennes craignent un retour au Moyen Age

Pour les femmes, l'introduction de la charia dans la Constitution serait une catastrophe.