INTA203: Women in Islam: Websites

"Explore the lives of men and women in the Muslim world – from the sixteenth century to now – through their autobiographical writings."

Part of the British Council's website, this page focuses on factors like gender discrimination and poverty that prevent women from reaching their full potential.

Explores the progress of female roles throughout history and dispels erroneous stereotypes regarding women in Islam

Source of research on the legal rights of Muslim women

Non-profit American-Muslim organization working to promote the social and economic status of women

"WLUML is an international solidarity network that provides information, support and a collective space for women whose lives are shaped, conditioned or governed by laws and customs said to derive from Islam."

One of the key projects of the Strategic Advocacy of Human Rights, with a focus on gender-related legal issues affecting Muslim women

"The Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization, registered with the Bahraini Ministry of Labor and Social Services since July 2002."

"The Women’s Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equality (WISE) is a global program, social network and grassroots social justice movement led by Muslim women."

"Musawah ('equality' in Arabic) is a global movement for equality and justice in the Muslim family."

"Steal this Hijab works to bring content about organizing efforts, culture and politics of the Muslim world that have bearing on the social performance of gender and sexuality. Recognizing that the Muslim world has much to contribute to the ongoing dialogues around gender and sexuality, we wish to do more than education."

Organization dedicated to advancing women's rights in Libya

English & Arabic

Personal homepage with pdf articles