This book presents the findings of the first comprehensive study on the most recent and most unique and innovative method of monitoring international human righ
Rebecca J. Cook and the contributors to this volume seek to analyze how international human rights law applies specifically to women in various cultures worldwi
Human rights law and the legal protection of women from violence are still fairly new concepts. As a result, substantial discrepancies exist between what is dec
The law is a well-known tool in fighting gender inequality, but which laws actually advance women’s rights? This book unpacks the complex nuances behind gende
Religion plays a pivotal role in the way women are treated around the world, socially and legally. This book discusses three Islamic human rights approaches: se