Full Description
Understanding the intersection of gender-based violence and religious beliefs is crucial in today's world. This edited volume critically examines how religious doctrines can be misused to justify discrimination and violence against women and girls. By exploring these issues through a multidisciplinary lens, the book highlights the need for international human rights law to adapt to these complex social and cultural realities. Ideal for scholars, policymakers, and law enforcement officials, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the challenges and necessary actions to protect the rights of women and girls. It emphasizes the need for a nuanced approach that considers both secular and religious contexts, making it a crucial resource for advancing gender equality worldwide.
