Allowing religious law to apply in the arbitration of family matters in Ontario could violate Canada's international human rights obligations and set a dangerous precedent with national and international repercussions for women's equality rights.
La ligue démocratique pour les droits des femmes publie dans un rapport annuel les résultats d’études et de statistiques menés auprès des instances judiciaires.
The SAWCC has been involved in information gathering and discussions on this issue since last summer. Their members comprises women of different religious backgrounds.
INTERIGHTS has published a new online handbook on international and comparative discrimination law that offers a comprehensive introduction to equality and non-discrimination for practitioners.
