Why Are Muslim Family Laws Crucial for Women’s Economic and Social Protection

In Pakistan and across Asia, Muslim Family Laws impact women's everyday lives. Yet, there’s a huge gap in awareness and implementation.
The International Conference on Women’s Marriage Rights (ICWMR), hosted by Musawi and the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative, brought together the best minds from across the region to share insights, spark reforms, and push for real change.
Empowering women in their families creates ripple effects—economically, socially, and politically, stressed Ms. Fauzia Viqar, one of the key speakers of the conference. She said, "When women are empowered within their households and marriages through legal protections, they are better positioned to contribute economically, socially, and politically to the progress of a nation."
Let’s champion women's marriage rights and push for a more equitable world, starting from within our homes.
Encourage the women in your homes to protect their property and divorce rights within the Nikkah Nama at the time of marriage.