Women and Land in the Muslim World
Publisher: UN-HABITAT
Author(s): Ombretta Tempra, Siraj Sait, and Rafic Khouri
Date: 2018
Topics: Gender, Governance, Land, Protection and Access to Justice
Countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Maldives, Morocco, Niger, Palestine, Senegal, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates
Access to land is a key element that allows women and men to fully play their role in building peaceful, stable and prosperous societies and to enjoy the full range of human rights. Indeed, the social and economic development of communities and societies cannot take place in a sustainable manner without the full contribution of women. This report provides practical and evidence-based guidance on how to improve women’s access to land in the specific context of the Muslim world.