Latest items for ATDW-PRACTICE-2
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:17 p.m.
Countries: Senegal
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2
“Shortly after, he filed a report of conjugal abandonment, accusing me of abandoning our family and matrimonial home. Later, he informed my father that he had repudiated me. Repudiation is a process where the husband has the right to end the marriage unilaterally without any explanation” (69).
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2
“Shortly after, he filed a report of conjugal abandonment, accusing me of abandoning our family and matrimonial home. Later, he informed my father that he had repudiated me. Repudiation is a process where the husband has the right to end the marriage unilaterally without any explanation” (69).
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:15 p.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2
“However, many countries have discriminatory provisions related to divorce by requiring a case to fulfil certain conditions before a woman may request a divorce, which is not the case for men. Divorce laws in Sudan are discriminatory in that a woman cannot obtain a judgment of divorce in the same way as a man. Catholics in the country may divorce in instances of regular abuse and mistreatment, while Protestants and Coptic Christians may only divorce in cases of adultery. In Algeria, women can request a divorce only in cases of abandonment, failure to pay alimony or violation of the marriage contract. In the event a woman seeks a no-fault divorce...more
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2
“However, many countries have discriminatory provisions related to divorce by requiring a case to fulfil certain conditions before a woman may request a divorce, which is not the case for men. Divorce laws in Sudan are discriminatory in that a woman cannot obtain a judgment of divorce in the same way as a man. Catholics in the country may divorce in instances of regular abuse and mistreatment, while Protestants and Coptic Christians may only divorce in cases of adultery. In Algeria, women can request a divorce only in cases of abandonment, failure to pay alimony or violation of the marriage contract. In the event a woman seeks a no-fault divorce...more
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:13 p.m.
Countries: Burundi
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2
“Article 103 of the Code of Persons and Family provides that nobody can contract a second marriage without the annulment or dissolution of the first one, essentially prohibiting polygamy. Women and men have the same rights to initiate divorce, either by a joint request from the spouses or by one of the spouses according to a determined cause” (39).
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2
“Article 103 of the Code of Persons and Family provides that nobody can contract a second marriage without the annulment or dissolution of the first one, essentially prohibiting polygamy. Women and men have the same rights to initiate divorce, either by a joint request from the spouses or by one of the spouses according to a determined cause” (39).
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:08 p.m.
Countries: Sudan
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-1, ATDW-PRACTICE-2
“However, many countries have discriminatory provisions related to divorce by requiring a case to fulfil certain conditions before a woman may request a divorce, which is not the case for men. Divorce laws in Sudan are discriminatory in that a woman cannot obtain a judgment of divorce in the same way as a man. Catholics in the country may divorce in instances of regular abuse and mistreatment, while Protestants and Coptic Christians may only divorce in cases of adultery. In Algeria, women can request a divorce only in cases of abandonment, failure to pay alimony or violation of the marriage contract. In the event a woman seeks a no-fault divorce...more
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-1, ATDW-PRACTICE-2
“However, many countries have discriminatory provisions related to divorce by requiring a case to fulfil certain conditions before a woman may request a divorce, which is not the case for men. Divorce laws in Sudan are discriminatory in that a woman cannot obtain a judgment of divorce in the same way as a man. Catholics in the country may divorce in instances of regular abuse and mistreatment, while Protestants and Coptic Christians may only divorce in cases of adultery. In Algeria, women can request a divorce only in cases of abandonment, failure to pay alimony or violation of the marriage contract. In the event a woman seeks a no-fault divorce...more
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:07 p.m.
Countries: South Sudan
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2
“South Sudan for instance, the Constitution obliges courts to apply customary law subject to the provisions of the Constitution and the law. Due to the lack of statutory law and the Constitution’s recognition of South Sudan’s plural legal system, family law is governed by the custom of the large number of ethnic groups in South Sudan.This leads to significant problems such as: ► No minimum age of marriage under customary law. ► Polygamy is legal for men. ► Divorce is generally easier for men to obtain. ► Women are often deprived of an equitable share in property upon divorce or deprived of inheritance upon the death of their husbands. ►...more
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2
“South Sudan for instance, the Constitution obliges courts to apply customary law subject to the provisions of the Constitution and the law. Due to the lack of statutory law and the Constitution’s recognition of South Sudan’s plural legal system, family law is governed by the custom of the large number of ethnic groups in South Sudan.This leads to significant problems such as: ► No minimum age of marriage under customary law. ► Polygamy is legal for men. ► Divorce is generally easier for men to obtain. ► Women are often deprived of an equitable share in property upon divorce or deprived of inheritance upon the death of their husbands. ►...more
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:01 p.m.
Countries: Mozambique
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2
“Articles 179 and 193 provide that all men and women have equal rights to initiate and finalise a divorce or annulment” (63).
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2
“Articles 179 and 193 provide that all men and women have equal rights to initiate and finalise a divorce or annulment” (63).
Aug. 20, 2026, 1:56 p.m.
Countries: Egypt
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2, ATDW-LAW-5
“However, many countries have discriminatory provisions related to divorce by requiring a case to fulfil certain conditions before a woman may request a divorce, which is not the case for men. Divorce laws in Sudan are discriminatory in that a woman cannot obtain a judgment of divorce in the same way as a man. Catholics in the country may divorce in instances of regular abuse and mistreatment, while Protestants and Coptic Christians may only divorce in cases of adultery. In Algeria, women can request a divorce only in cases of abandonment, failure to pay alimony or violation of the marriage contract. In the event a woman seeks a no-fault divorce...more
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2, ATDW-LAW-5
“However, many countries have discriminatory provisions related to divorce by requiring a case to fulfil certain conditions before a woman may request a divorce, which is not the case for men. Divorce laws in Sudan are discriminatory in that a woman cannot obtain a judgment of divorce in the same way as a man. Catholics in the country may divorce in instances of regular abuse and mistreatment, while Protestants and Coptic Christians may only divorce in cases of adultery. In Algeria, women can request a divorce only in cases of abandonment, failure to pay alimony or violation of the marriage contract. In the event a woman seeks a no-fault divorce...more
Aug. 20, 2026, 1:44 p.m.
Countries: Angola
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2
“Article 78 of the Family Code allows any party, either the wife or the husband, to petition for a divorce.66 In the instance of divorce, under Articles 127 and 131 of the Family Code, both parents have equal responsibilitiestowardsthe child and if the child is in the custody of the mother, the father also has to provide financial support” (34).
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2
“Article 78 of the Family Code allows any party, either the wife or the husband, to petition for a divorce.66 In the instance of divorce, under Articles 127 and 131 of the Family Code, both parents have equal responsibilitiestowardsthe child and if the child is in the custody of the mother, the father also has to provide financial support” (34).
Aug. 4, 2026, 6:36 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2
"What happened to Fatima [Afghan woman who was forced into a marriage] was not simply the decision of one judge. It reflects a legal system in which Afghan women have almost no independent right to end their marriages. Before the Taliban, women seeking to divorce men who were violent, abusive or absent had always faced a difficult road through the courts – but a few narrow gateways remained open. Now, even those are being shut. For the families of women in abusive marriages who want them dissolved, getting their daughters out is an increasingly impossible task" (para 8). "Ruqya’s [16-year-old Afghan girl forced into a marriage] family eventually sought to...more
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2
"What happened to Fatima [Afghan woman who was forced into a marriage] was not simply the decision of one judge. It reflects a legal system in which Afghan women have almost no independent right to end their marriages. Before the Taliban, women seeking to divorce men who were violent, abusive or absent had always faced a difficult road through the courts – but a few narrow gateways remained open. Now, even those are being shut. For the families of women in abusive marriages who want them dissolved, getting their daughters out is an increasingly impossible task" (para 8). "Ruqya’s [16-year-old Afghan girl forced into a marriage] family eventually sought to...more
June 26, 2026, 10:33 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2, ATDW-LAW-1
“To make matters worse, divorces are harder and harder to come by. According to China expert Charles Minzner, the CCP is ‘steadily turning against divorce.’ In China’s Doomed Fight Against Demographic Decline (2022), he points to statistics indicating that only 40 per cent of divorces are granted because for many judges, ‘it’s easier to strong-arm women to drop divorce cases, endure domestic violence, or even give up custody of their children’” (para 22).
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2, ATDW-LAW-1
“To make matters worse, divorces are harder and harder to come by. According to China expert Charles Minzner, the CCP is ‘steadily turning against divorce.’ In China’s Doomed Fight Against Demographic Decline (2022), he points to statistics indicating that only 40 per cent of divorces are granted because for many judges, ‘it’s easier to strong-arm women to drop divorce cases, endure domestic violence, or even give up custody of their children’” (para 22).
June 26, 2026, 10:20 p.m.
Countries: New Zealand
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2
“The Women’s Rights Party says women, due to low pay in typically female jobs, low income over their lifetime, part-time employment and career breaks to raise children, are struggling financially as they age. Co-leader Jill Ovens says women are also often disadvantaged following relationship breakdowns. ‘Selling the family home and having to split the asset can see women with insufficient funds to buy into another property, and because they don’t earn as much on average as men, they may not have enough income to secure a loan,’ Ms Ovens says” (para 4-6).
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2
“The Women’s Rights Party says women, due to low pay in typically female jobs, low income over their lifetime, part-time employment and career breaks to raise children, are struggling financially as they age. Co-leader Jill Ovens says women are also often disadvantaged following relationship breakdowns. ‘Selling the family home and having to split the asset can see women with insufficient funds to buy into another property, and because they don’t earn as much on average as men, they may not have enough income to secure a loan,’ Ms Ovens says” (para 4-6).
June 16, 2026, 5:43 p.m.
Countries: Iraq
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2, DV-PRACTICE-2, DV-DATA-1
"She [Kawthar, 15-year-old Iraqi girl and a victim of honor killing] was subjected to a year of violence and mistreatment before fleeing back to her family, who initially subjected her to house arrest and constant pressure to return to her husband and abuser. She threatened to end her life and, eventually, was officially divorced in court late in 2025" (para 3).
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2, DV-PRACTICE-2, DV-DATA-1
"She [Kawthar, 15-year-old Iraqi girl and a victim of honor killing] was subjected to a year of violence and mistreatment before fleeing back to her family, who initially subjected her to house arrest and constant pressure to return to her husband and abuser. She threatened to end her life and, eventually, was officially divorced in court late in 2025" (para 3).
June 15, 2026, 4:01 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2
"When Tahmina's [Afghan woman who was kidnapped and raped by the Taliban forces] husband returned to Afghanistan from work in Pakistan, he immediately filed for divorce - a common outcome for victims of sexual abuse in the country, who are forced to carry the burden of shame" (para 5). This information implies the ease of getting a divorce for men in Afghanistan, even in extreme cases, such as this one, where the wife is a victim of rape; the man can easily divorce her and leave her to carry the shame of being a rape victim on her own (MR-CODER COMMENT).
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2
"When Tahmina's [Afghan woman who was kidnapped and raped by the Taliban forces] husband returned to Afghanistan from work in Pakistan, he immediately filed for divorce - a common outcome for victims of sexual abuse in the country, who are forced to carry the burden of shame" (para 5). This information implies the ease of getting a divorce for men in Afghanistan, even in extreme cases, such as this one, where the wife is a victim of rape; the man can easily divorce her and leave her to carry the shame of being a rape victim on her own (MR-CODER COMMENT).
Oct. 10, 2025, 9:02 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-1, ATDW-PRACTICE-2
"One woman, known as Ayesha, told the review how a Sharia council refused her a divorce, despite the fact that her husband had physically assaulted her while she was pregnant and tried to throw their child out of a window" (para. 10). The generalizability of this quote was determined to be "2" given that evidence suggests that Sharia councils are only used by Muslim families in Britain (NAC - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-1, ATDW-PRACTICE-2
"One woman, known as Ayesha, told the review how a Sharia council refused her a divorce, despite the fact that her husband had physically assaulted her while she was pregnant and tried to throw their child out of a window" (para. 10). The generalizability of this quote was determined to be "2" given that evidence suggests that Sharia councils are only used by Muslim families in Britain (NAC - CODER COMMENT).
May 1, 2025, 2:54 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: CLCC-LAW-1, ATDW-PRACTICE-2, CRPLB-PRACTICE-1
"In marriage, it’s also difficult for women to have children take their last name, receive help with childcare, or even receive their rightful share in a divorce" (par. 16).
Variables: CLCC-LAW-1, ATDW-PRACTICE-2, CRPLB-PRACTICE-1
"In marriage, it’s also difficult for women to have children take their last name, receive help with childcare, or even receive their rightful share in a divorce" (par. 16).
April 17, 2025, 6:10 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2, DV-PRACTICE-1
"Benafasha* was 13 years old when the Taliban took power and her family decided that if she couldn’t go to school she had to get married. Her sister Qudsia* says that Benafasha was sent to live with her fiance who was instantly violent, brutally beating and abusing the now 16-year-old. Qudsia says that Benafasha, desperate and afraid, went to the Taliban courts to ask to be allowed to separate. Instead, they sent her to prison. 'We had pictures demonstrating how he had beaten my sister, and text messages and voice recordings showing how he would insult and beat her,' says Qudsia. 'The judge took her husband’s side, saying women are...more
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2, DV-PRACTICE-1
"Benafasha* was 13 years old when the Taliban took power and her family decided that if she couldn’t go to school she had to get married. Her sister Qudsia* says that Benafasha was sent to live with her fiance who was instantly violent, brutally beating and abusing the now 16-year-old. Qudsia says that Benafasha, desperate and afraid, went to the Taliban courts to ask to be allowed to separate. Instead, they sent her to prison. 'We had pictures demonstrating how he had beaten my sister, and text messages and voice recordings showing how he would insult and beat her,' says Qudsia. 'The judge took her husband’s side, saying women are...more
April 11, 2025, 3:49 p.m.
Countries: Indonesia
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2
"Legal process for the dissolution of marriage should be settled in a religious court for Moslem’s couple and the wives as a victim of violence by her husband had little protection. During the legal process they mostly got pressure from the third party, usually from the relatives of the husband's, and quite often the wives decided to withdraw their complaints" (19-20).
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2
"Legal process for the dissolution of marriage should be settled in a religious court for Moslem’s couple and the wives as a victim of violence by her husband had little protection. During the legal process they mostly got pressure from the third party, usually from the relatives of the husband's, and quite often the wives decided to withdraw their complaints" (19-20).
March 19, 2025, 10:12 p.m.
Countries: Iraq
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2
"As many survivors of self-immolation describe being trapped in forced marriages, exposed to domestic violence and unable to get a divorce for fear of shaming their families, the phenomenon can be viewed as part of the same culture of violence and control of women that allows ‘honour’ crimes to occur" (4). "Once a child or forced marriage has been consummated, it is not considered legally void. This leaves victims responsible for pursuing legal measures in order to leave such marriages. This is an option that few women choose, since it could open them to retribution from their families and the law does not provide any protection for victims following a...more
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2
"As many survivors of self-immolation describe being trapped in forced marriages, exposed to domestic violence and unable to get a divorce for fear of shaming their families, the phenomenon can be viewed as part of the same culture of violence and control of women that allows ‘honour’ crimes to occur" (4). "Once a child or forced marriage has been consummated, it is not considered legally void. This leaves victims responsible for pursuing legal measures in order to leave such marriages. This is an option that few women choose, since it could open them to retribution from their families and the law does not provide any protection for victims following a...more
March 13, 2025, 3:54 p.m.
Countries: Bahrain
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2
"SALAM DHR [Salam for Democracy and Human Rights] and the RRC [Rights Realization Centre], echoing the Bahrain Centre for Human Rights, are concerned over restrictions imposed on women to seek divorce on the same terms as men, notably in respect to restrictions that may be linked to the marriage contract itself" (12).
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2
"SALAM DHR [Salam for Democracy and Human Rights] and the RRC [Rights Realization Centre], echoing the Bahrain Centre for Human Rights, are concerned over restrictions imposed on women to seek divorce on the same terms as men, notably in respect to restrictions that may be linked to the marriage contract itself" (12).
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:50 p.m.
Countries: North Korea
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2
"Jong Un has also ordered divorcing couples be sent to labour camp to pay the ultimate price for their 'crimes'. As part of the new 'crackdown' the tyrant leader wants both parties to serve up to six months as a break up of marriage is viewed as 'anti-socialist'. Women could potentially face longer sentences according to reports. This represents a toughening of existing laws, which previously only punished the party seeking the divorce - even in cases of physical abuse. Under the new rules, both spouses will face imprisonment once the divorce is finalised, reported Radio Free Asia (RFA)" (par. 9-13).
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2
"Jong Un has also ordered divorcing couples be sent to labour camp to pay the ultimate price for their 'crimes'. As part of the new 'crackdown' the tyrant leader wants both parties to serve up to six months as a break up of marriage is viewed as 'anti-socialist'. Women could potentially face longer sentences according to reports. This represents a toughening of existing laws, which previously only punished the party seeking the divorce - even in cases of physical abuse. Under the new rules, both spouses will face imprisonment once the divorce is finalised, reported Radio Free Asia (RFA)" (par. 9-13).
Jan. 4, 2025, 12:52 p.m.
Countries: Germany
Variables: ERBG-DATA-1, CL-PRACTICE-1, ATDW-PRACTICE-2
"In practice, many German communes lack space in women’s shelters or the resources to help women who are financially dependent. The constant rise in rents, the still prevalent gender pay gap, the unequal division of care work – all these factors mean that many women simply can’t afford to leave their abusers. Where are they supposed to go" (par. 5).
Variables: ERBG-DATA-1, CL-PRACTICE-1, ATDW-PRACTICE-2
"In practice, many German communes lack space in women’s shelters or the resources to help women who are financially dependent. The constant rise in rents, the still prevalent gender pay gap, the unequal division of care work – all these factors mean that many women simply can’t afford to leave their abusers. Where are they supposed to go" (par. 5).
Dec. 6, 2024, 10:40 a.m.
Countries: Mauritania
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2
"But she has been able to choose whom to divorce. Women can legally initiate divorce in Mauritania under certain circumstances, and although it is usually men who technically do so, it is often at the women’s insistence" (para 20).
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2
"But she has been able to choose whom to divorce. Women can legally initiate divorce in Mauritania under certain circumstances, and although it is usually men who technically do so, it is often at the women’s insistence" (para 20).
Nov. 5, 2024, 1:06 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2
"According to the most recently available Supreme People’s Court data, in 2016 and 2017, more than 73% of plaintiffs in divorce cases were women" (para 9). "The shift in views on divorce has been significant. Historically, the low social status of women in China led to the dominance of men in divorce proceedings. Getting divorced would often damage a woman’s reputation, but not her ex-husband’s. That started to change in 1980, when divorce registration was made easier, with 'breakdown in mutual affection' allowed as an official reason" (para 10, 11).
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2
"According to the most recently available Supreme People’s Court data, in 2016 and 2017, more than 73% of plaintiffs in divorce cases were women" (para 9). "The shift in views on divorce has been significant. Historically, the low social status of women in China led to the dominance of men in divorce proceedings. Getting divorced would often damage a woman’s reputation, but not her ex-husband’s. That started to change in 1980, when divorce registration was made easier, with 'breakdown in mutual affection' allowed as an official reason" (para 10, 11).
Nov. 1, 2024, 10:41 a.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2
“'Many [women] are scared that if they leave an abusive marriage, their husbands may not allow them to go with the kids, and the new wife of their spouse may maltreat their children. There is also a belief among Nigerians that single mothers will lead their children astray even when there is no empirical support for this,' says Wemimo Oke, a psychologist and marriage counselor. She added that some families also encourage their children to remain in abusive marriages; they believe that having a daughter who is divorced will not help preserve the dignity of the family" (para 31, 32).
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2
“'Many [women] are scared that if they leave an abusive marriage, their husbands may not allow them to go with the kids, and the new wife of their spouse may maltreat their children. There is also a belief among Nigerians that single mothers will lead their children astray even when there is no empirical support for this,' says Wemimo Oke, a psychologist and marriage counselor. She added that some families also encourage their children to remain in abusive marriages; they believe that having a daughter who is divorced will not help preserve the dignity of the family" (para 31, 32).
April 30, 2024, 8:19 p.m.
Countries: Israel
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-1, ATDW-PRACTICE-2
"The Orthodox rabbinical court already has jurisdiction over divorce for all Jews in Israel and gives only men the power to formally dissolve a marriage. The proposed changes would also grant them possible jurisdiction over the economic aspects of a divorce and allow them to act as arbitrators in civil matters such as labor or contract disputes, as long as parties have consented. Critics of the bill say that consent is not always given freely" (para 27).
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-1, ATDW-PRACTICE-2
"The Orthodox rabbinical court already has jurisdiction over divorce for all Jews in Israel and gives only men the power to formally dissolve a marriage. The proposed changes would also grant them possible jurisdiction over the economic aspects of a divorce and allow them to act as arbitrators in civil matters such as labor or contract disputes, as long as parties have consented. Critics of the bill say that consent is not always given freely" (para 27).
Jan. 4, 2024, 10:41 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2, ATDW-LAW-5
"Subsequent to the second marriage, the first wife may also file for divorce on the ground of her husband’s inequitable treatment" (41). "Under the AMLA, both Muslim men and women may initiate a divorce on multiple grounds… [S]ome are exclusive to women such as the husband’s failure to perform marital obligations (including providing maintenance)" (41-42).
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2, ATDW-LAW-5
"Subsequent to the second marriage, the first wife may also file for divorce on the ground of her husband’s inequitable treatment" (41). "Under the AMLA, both Muslim men and women may initiate a divorce on multiple grounds… [S]ome are exclusive to women such as the husband’s failure to perform marital obligations (including providing maintenance)" (41-42).
June 12, 2023, 4:20 p.m.
Countries: Jordan
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2, DV-PRACTICE-1
"[D]ivorce and custody battles have discouraged women from seeking divorce out of fear of losing access to their children. This is particularly harmful for women suffering from domestic violence and abuse by their husbands, thereby demonstrating how divorce and custody laws are another example of discriminatory treatment against women" (Para.9).
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2, DV-PRACTICE-1
"[D]ivorce and custody battles have discouraged women from seeking divorce out of fear of losing access to their children. This is particularly harmful for women suffering from domestic violence and abuse by their husbands, thereby demonstrating how divorce and custody laws are another example of discriminatory treatment against women" (Para.9).
March 31, 2023, 2:31 p.m.
Countries: Egypt
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-5, ATDW-PRACTICE-1, ATDW-PRACTICE-2, ATDW-LAW-5
"[M]en have the right to unilaterally divorce their spouses (talaq), including verbally with a one-week period for official registration of the divorce, which leaves many women in precarious situations, whereas women who seek divorce by unilateral termination of their marriage contract (khula) under Act No. 1 of 2000 can only obtain such a divorce if they forgo alimony and return their dowry" (14).
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-5, ATDW-PRACTICE-1, ATDW-PRACTICE-2, ATDW-LAW-5
"[M]en have the right to unilaterally divorce their spouses (talaq), including verbally with a one-week period for official registration of the divorce, which leaves many women in precarious situations, whereas women who seek divorce by unilateral termination of their marriage contract (khula) under Act No. 1 of 2000 can only obtain such a divorce if they forgo alimony and return their dowry" (14).
Feb. 2, 2023, 1:11 p.m.
Countries: Austria
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-1, ATDW-PRACTICE-2
"The Committee notes the following with concern: (a) The fault-based criteria for divorce in the State party’s family law, which are often more difficult for women to prove and which may have discriminatory effects that are reinforced by gender stereotyping in the courts" (14).
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-1, ATDW-PRACTICE-2
"The Committee notes the following with concern: (a) The fault-based criteria for divorce in the State party’s family law, which are often more difficult for women to prove and which may have discriminatory effects that are reinforced by gender stereotyping in the courts" (14).
Jan. 13, 2023, 7:19 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2
"Within the Taliban’s misogyny, women belong to men, as a property and an object representing the honour of the family" (para 14).
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2
"Within the Taliban’s misogyny, women belong to men, as a property and an object representing the honour of the family" (para 14).