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Book SynopsisAims to facilitate and support national and international efforts to empower women in the Middle East and North Africa. This study presents a comparative evaluation of women's rights in 17 selected countries and territories through a set of numerical scores, analytical narrative reports, and vital statistics.
Trade ReviewIt is vital that MENA countries more urgently recognize that the status of women is the key determinant to the development of their societies. This report provides important data to encourage reform in women's rights. -- Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan
These reports constitute valuable contributions to our understanding of both the advances made and the challenges that lie ahead for women of the Middle East and North Africa. -- Leila Ahmed, Harvard University
Particularly thorough in providing an update on legislative developments that are relevant for women. Helps to identify some cross-regional trends with preliminary thinking about how to address common challenges. . . . Recommended. * CHOICE *
The struggle for women's rights is central to any lasting progress towards a more just and free society in the Middle East. Women's Rights in the Middle East and North Africa is an essential source for information and analysis about where that struggle is today, and where we need to make advances. I hope that this important study will inform the discussion about gender equality and mobilize concrete action in the region to bring about genuine change for the women of those societies. -- Azar Nafisi, author of Reading Lolita in Tehran; visiting fellow, Foreign Policy Institute of the Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
Table of ContentsPart 1 Challenging Inequality: Obstacles and Opportunities Towards Women's Rights in the Middle East and North Africa Part 2 The Impact of Public Attitudes Part 3 Tables and Graphs Part 4 Introduction to Country Reports Chapter 5 Algeria Chapter 6 Bahrain Chapter 7 Egypt Chapter 8 Iraq Chapter 9 Jordan Chapter 10 Kuwait Chapter 11 Lebanon Chapter 12 Libya Chapter 13 Morocco Chapter 14 Oman Chapter 15 Palestine (Palestinian Authority and Israeli-Occupied Territories) Chapter 16 Qatar Chapter 17 Saudi Arabia Chapter 18 Syria Chapter 19 Tunisia Chapter 20 United Arab Emirates Chapter 21 Yemen Part 22 Survey Methodology Part 23 Checklist Questions Part 24 Ratings and Scoring System Part 25 About Freedom House Part 26 Freedom House Board of Trustees
