Egypt:
Sexual
Harassment in Egypt: A brief outlook on sexual Harassment in Egypt
Autumn
Tinsley
It is 2012 and sexual harassment
in Egypt is still prominent. Government forces in Egypt do not take proper
steps in handling sexual harassment, whereas in the United States this issue
is not taken lightly. Ninety percent of
women living in Egypt can testify to being assaulted or harassed during their
lifetime and ninety-eight percent of
foreign visitors have been victims of sexual harassment. This paper
outlines the differences in Egypt and the United States dealing with sexual
harassment.
Iraq:
Iraq
and the US: Human Trafficking and the Law Tom
Towzey
This paper gives an overview of
human trafficking in Iraq and the United States. It outlines what the situation
is in the two nations, and how their governments handle it. The paper compares
the laws in both countries, and gives a special attention to the constitutions
of each nation. Notably, the Iraq constitution specifically bans human
trafficking, but Iraq’s government has not enforced this clause. Why is a
constitutional guarantee insufficient for combating human trafficking? Why has
Iraq’s government been so ineffective at combating this problem?
Iraq:
Human Sex Trafficking Theo Wolf
Since the United States military
occupation of Iraq, human sex trafficking has surfaced as a major issue both
for the women living there and advocates of women’s rights in the Middle
East. Recently, an updated Constitution
of Iraq that has been passed has outlawed human sex trafficking of any kind and
furthering this protection are certain articles of the Penal Code Number 111 of
1969 as amended to 2010.
Reforms are suggested by
comparing those protections to the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000
and the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2003 passed in
the United States as means to increase the rights for women and aid the victims
in Iraq.
Israel:
The
Plight of the Israeli Women Elizabeth Buchwalter
The paper focuses on Israeli laws
concerning marriage and divorce. There
are many bars on marriage and gets (divorce) for women, specifically. Family law is run by religious law, and civil
marriages and gets are recognized, but not given in Israel. Those laws that would prevent both men and
women from marriage may be essentially dismissed by the Rabbinate, but only for
men. This creates the problem of
“agunot,” women who are anchored to men, which plagues modern Israel. Without receiving a get, a woman may not be
independent from her husband, while he is able to remarry. This often leads to extortion on behalf of
these agunot. I have suggested
reform. The Universal Declaration of
Human Rights should amend Article 16 to remove religion
as a limitation to be married. A civil
court for family law should also be put in place to provide the option to avoid
religious courts and the rabbiante.
Israel:
Marriage Laws and Civic Injustice
Andrew Stoddard
Israel is a democratic, secular,
Jewish state located in the Middle East. Though it is a secular state, Jewish
law reigns over civil engagements, most commonly marriage. The laws have forced
many to travel abroad for their marriage to be allowed. The laws prohibit divorced women to remarry
or those who were born out of wedlock. Natural born Israelis who are
prohibited from re-marriage because of Orthodox laws is a violation of Israeli
civil liberties. This paper examines the
laws that prohibit marriage and explore their injustices.
Jordan:
The
Acceptance of Honor Killing in Jordan Eli Dioso
Women of Jordan do not have the
same opportunities as the women of the United States. Some women of the Middle
East are treated as property, and a percentage of Jordanian women are
frequently accused of wrongdoings that lead them to become victims of honor
killings. Unfortunately, females do not have to be caught in the act and many
are killed on the simple accusation of misconduct.
Jordan:
Honor Killings Victoria Taylor
Women rights lawyers and groups
are working hard to break the demeaning past of Jordan. The basic human and
civil rights of Jordanian women are being violated largely in part of the patriarchal
status quo of the family units. There is
a need of social-legal and political reform to stop the practice of honor
killing in Jordan’s Muslim society.
Jordan:
Honor Killings and Domestic Violence Melissa DePasquale
The paper identifies the need for
democracy but explains the manner in which Jordan monitors civil society as an
instrument of state control oppresses half of the population. As the mix and misuse of the Islam religion
and Tribal traditions allows for the repression of their women by means of
domestic violence and honor killings, the research aims to identify what
constitutes honor crimes, the place honor holds in the Islam society and the
need to protect women’s honor. It also
explains the role of Islam pertaining to the Qur’an and Shari ‘ah law and why a
large percentage of Jordanians support honor crimes.
Tunisia:
Tunisian:
An African Nation Ron Smith
Tunisia is an African Nation that
went through a revolution. With a new government in power, they are looking to
make a new Constitution that is not influenced by Islamic Law. Women and Children
are granted more rights than most other Islamic countries and is probably the
most liberal. Though it has a long way to go, they seem to be heading in the
right direction
United Arab Emirates:
United
Arab Emirates: The Rape Right’s Silenced
Crystin Bickhardt
Seven Middle Eastern states
combining to form the United Arab Emirates collectively share the same view
point of rape: one of a taboo subject. It is not just illegal for the assaulter
or rapist, but for the victim as well. As it is a crime to be raped, many
refuse to come forward to report their assault. In the Muslim culture, honor
plays a significant role in the reason for the “swept under the rug” attitude.
The
United Arab Emirates: Prosecution, Rape Laws, and the Patriarchal Control of
Women’s Rights Lindsey E Giancola
Though Americans view the United
Arab Emirates as an oasis of culture, wealth, and excitement, female Emirati
citizens know all too well about the cost of such a luxurious oasis. Women in
the UAE have a very limited amount of rights that govern the way of life,
including laws of adultery and rape.
Unbeknownst to tourists, visitors are subject to the same rules and
regulations that govern Emirati women; unfortunately many have experienced what
UAE women face on a daily basis.
Comparative
Legal Research in the Area of Women’s Rights In the United States and the
United Arab Emirates Jessica Scott
This research paper highlights
the United States' attempt to alleviate the number of criminal acts of violence
against women and to protect and help women recover from incidences like rape
and sexual assault, as well as important Supreme Court cases. The second part of the essay aims to
understand why the UAE's Constitution is written with many provisions of human
rights, but overall, there is a lack of laws to prevent crimes against women.
Yemen:
The
Political and Social Struggle for Women’s Rights in Yemen Gregory Almeida
Through my research I found that
Yemen is probably the most abusive country in terms of women’s rights. Not only
are women denied many of the rights of citizenship in Yemeni society, but also
they are also systematically marginalized through a culture of patriarchy that
permeates every aspect of civil society. There are several measures, however,
that the United States and other countries can take in order to help foster
democracy and equal rights for women in the country. Now is that the former
President has been removed from office and a new constitution is in the making,
this is the best chance for women in Yemen to fight for their full inclusion as
civilized people in Yemeni society.
