HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies (Jun 2023)

Protecting the rights of Muslim women in Indonesian diaspora marriages in Russia: An Islamic Law Perspective

  • Mesraini Mesraini,
  • Ida Novianti,
  • Sadari Sadari,
  • Suwito Suwito

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v79i1.8488
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 79, no. 1
pp. e1 – e9

Abstract

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This research focuses on the issue of human rights violations, particularly those affecting Muslim women in Indonesian diaspora marriages in Russia. Despite the regulations set by the Family Code of the Russian Federation, there have been reports of abuse, expulsion, withholding of documents and unilateral divorce. The purpose of this qualitative research using Smith’s phenomenological approach is to analyse the root causes of these violations and provide solutions. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation and documentation analysis. The results showed that domestic violence was caused by a lack of self-concern and lack of cultural, legal and legal administration literacy. This lack of literation contributes to the violation of the rights of married diaspora women in Russia. Self-protection can be enhanced by increasing faith-based marriage literacy and cultural and legal literacy. Contribution: This research provides insight into the factors contributing to human rights violations in Indonesian diaspora marriages in Russia and proposes solutions to prevent such violations. The findings of this study can also serve as a basis for future research in the field of human rights and diaspora.

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