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Muslim-majority countries. Domestic violence is considered to be a problem in Muslim-majority cultures, where women face social pressures to submit to violent husbands and not file charges or flee. [49] In deference to Surah 4:34, many nations with Shari'a law have refused to consider or prosecute cases of "domestic abuse."
Although Islam permits women to divorce for domestic violence, they are subject to the laws of their nation, which might make it quite difficult for a woman to obtain a divorce. [311] [312] [313] In deference to Surah 4:34, many nations with Shari'a law have refused to consider or prosecute cases of domestic abuse. [314] [315] [316]
The lifetime prevalence of domestic violence in Saudi Arabia is estimated to be between 20%-39% for women, depending on the region in which they live. A 2015 study found that 20% of women visiting primary care centers in Riyadh had experienced domestic violence in the past year. [1] Further, Saudi Arabia has a guardianship system for women. A ...
If you or a loved one is a victim of abuse, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233, or log on to thehotline.org for help, or call 911 if physical abuse is happening or imminent.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations and the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) responded with an "Open Letter to Muslim Leaders", expressing shock and sadness at the murder, condemning domestic violence, and calling on imams and Muslim leaders to "provide support and help to protect the victims of domestic violence" and "to never ...
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Laws to better enforce existing laws and protect women against violence were placed on the agenda before the Iranian parliament the week ending 16 September 2011, focusing on both protection and prevention of violence against women, including focus on human trafficking, better protection and services for abuse victims, rehabilitation ...
The CDC reports that domestic violence costs our nation’s economy more than $8 billion in annual losses to employers, which include costs for medical and mental care and lost productivity.