The application of CEDAW Convention in Muslim countries: special reference to the Malaysian position

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The application of CEDAW Convention in Muslim countries: special reference to the Malaysian position

Most of the Muslim countries are parties to CEDAW and as parties they are bound by the convention and have to make their laws to be in harmony with it. Nevertheless, laws, in particular family laws, in Muslim countries are founded on Islamic law. This paper finds that Muslim countries are in a very...

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Main Author:	Hamid, Abdul Ghafur@Khin Maung Sein
Other Authors:	Haneef, Sayed Sikandar Shah
Format:	Book Chapter
Language:	English
Published:	IIUM Press 2016
Subjects:	K Law (General)
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/48517/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/48517/1/48517_The%20application%20of%20CEDAW.pdf

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