CEDAW implementation in Malaysia: an overview of reservations from Islamic perspective

• Main Authors: Ahmad, Nadzrah, Aminudin, Rabi'ah, Othman, Roslina, Ghazali, Norzulaili, Ismail, Nurul Syuhada
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: IIUM Press, International islamic University Malaysia 2017
• Subjects: BP173.44 Human Rights In Islam; BP173.7 Islam and politics; JQ1758 Public Administration -Religious Aspects - Islam; JX International law
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/59837/1/59837_Cedaw%20Implementation%20in%20Malaysia.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/59837/; http://journals.iium.edu.my/intdiscourse/index.php/islam/article/view/1068

This study examines the extent to which CEDAW has beenimplemented in Muslim countries particularly in Malaysia. Applying aqualitative approach comprising of content and comparative analyses, thepaper seeks to understand the reservations Muslim countries have concerningthe compatibility of CEDAW’s un...