Citation

Afary J. Hum. Rights Q. 2004; 26(1): 106-125.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, Johns Hopkins University Press)

DOI

10.1353/hrq.2004.0002

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This article first explores the state of human rights of Middle Eastern/Muslim Women in a selection of North African, Central Asian, and Middle Eastern countries. It then contrasts this present state of oppression with the emerging legal reforms and attempts made by a new generation of women's rights activists. These activists are building new institutions in their homelands despite numerous obstacles and great personal and political risk, creating the need for a new dialogue and approach to human rights in the Middle East.

Issues of the high prevalence of domestic violence, wife beating, rapes, and honor killings are discussed for each country.