Women's Economic Empowerment in Selected MENA Countries
The Impact of Legal Frameworks in Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia
This report examines how current legal provisions in Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Libya,
Morocco and Tunisia are impacting women’s ability to fully participate in economic
life, both as employees and entrepreneurs. It is based on a comparative analysis of
the various rights set out in constitutions, personal status laws, labour laws, in
addition to tax and business laws. The report recognises the considerable progress
made – in particular in the aftermath of the 2011 uprisings – following the adoption
of constitutional and institutional reforms to strengthen women’s status.
Yet ensuring sufficient opportunities for women remains a challenge in the six countries.
The report suggests that this may be due to different factors such as: the existence
of certain laws that are gender discriminatory, contradictions between various legal
frameworks, lack of enforcement mechanisms, and barriers for women in accessing justice.
Through targeted policies, countries can tackle these challenges, and help unleash
women’s potential to boost growth, competitiveness and inclusive social development.
Published on October 07, 2017Also available in: Arabic, French
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword and acknowledgements | |
Acronyms and abbreviations | |
Executive summary | |
Assessment and recommendations to foster women's economic empowerment in selected MENA countries | |
Women's participation in the labour market and entrepreneurship in selected MENA countries | |
International and constitutional commitments and women's access to justice in selected MENA countries | |
The impact of family law on women's economic empowerment in selected MENA countries | |
Women's labour rights and entrepreneurship in selected MENA countries | |
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