Policy Paper: Legislative Gap Analysis in Sindh

The 13-page policy paper, “Legislative Gap Analysis & Key Reforms on Muslim Family Laws in Sindh,” developed by Musawi in collaboration with the Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC), provides an analysis of the legal framework and proposes key reforms to Muslim family laws in Sindh. The paper identifies significant gaps, particularly concerning women’s marriage rights and the implementation of child marriage laws, despite Sindh having the most comprehensive legal framework against child marriages. It offers targeted recommendations, drawing from best practices in other Pakistani provinces, to improve protections for marginalized groups like women and children and ensure more effective enforcement of existing provisions.