Effects of Securing Women’s Rights in Islam and International Human Rights Instruments

Abstract

Women, as half of society, occupy a special and significant position. Accordingly, in national and international legal and jurisprudential discourse, laws have been enacted concerning their status, obligating states to implement them. The aim of this descriptive–analytical research is to examine the effects of securing women’s rights in Islam and international human rights instruments. The method of data collection was library-based, and the required tool was note-taking. The findings revealed that both Islam and international human rights instruments have established regulations for securing women’s rights. Although these laws have been enforced, there still remain limitations and deficiencies regarding women’s rights, including gender discrimination, employment restrictions, inheritance, blood money (diyah), and other issues. To prevent such limitations, national and international laws with legal gaps must be amended, and the opinions of Islamic jurists should be considered in this regard. Furthermore, steps should be taken toward adopting newer and more precise legislation concerning the realization of women’s rights. By recognizing the qualifications and abilities of women in various political, cultural, social, and economic spheres, it can be expected that a country will achieve sustainable development. Historically, women have proven their capabilities; today, their presence in economic markets, the cabinet, the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Parliament), and their roles in the educational system and within families demonstrate women’s competence across diverse fields.