[law] constitutions

الانتقالي العراقي يتجاوز خلافات الفدرالية والإسلام

A temporary constitution for Iraq has finally been agreed after days of talks by the country's interim leaders.

Iraq: Can Iraq Be Democratic? by Patrick Basham

This paper contends that the White House will be gravely disappointed with the result of its effort to establish a stable liberal democracy in Iraq.

Afghanistan: Women's rights under the new constitution

The international community has one more reason to ensure the security of Afghanistan -- to help bring about the women's rights promised in the country's just completed constitution, according to experts.

Afghanistan: The new Afghan Constitution and women

WLUML presents below a brief selection of articles from the new Constitution of Afghanistan, adopted by the Loya Jirga in Kabul on Sunday, 4th January 2004.

Afghanistan: Afghan women demand more rights

Women delegates at Afghanistan's loya jirga, or grand assembly, have accused their male colleagues of trying to leave them out of leadership positions.

Afghanistan: Analysis of Afghan constitution by Nasrine Gross

Initial review of Afghanistan's Constitution.

Afghanistan: Women's rights group dissatisfied with draft constitution

Women for Afghan Women said it is "disappointed that Afghanistan's newly released draft constitution is weak in its affirmation of women's rights."

Afghanistan: Afghanistan unveils constitution

A draft Afghan constitution has been unveiled, setting out a new political system and defining Islam's role in the country.

Morocco: Directives from the King for a bill to change the existing Personal Status Code

The Moroccan King, Mohammed VI, has announced a landmark reform to the law over women's position in the family.