The Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA) is inviting qualified individuals to apply for a Case Study Consultancy under its project titled “Compassion and Protection: VAWG Islamic Perspectives”. This initiative is part of WRAPA’s broader program “Women at the Centre: Strengthening Capacity and Resilience for Women’s Rights Advancement”, supported by the Ford Foundation.
The case study will focus on Islamic perspectives addressing Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), especially around misinterpretations of Qur’an Chapter 4, Verse 34.
This verse is often wrongly used to justify domestic violence, contradicting Islamic principles of compassion, justice, and equity. “We aim to amplify the true position of Islam and remove dangerous distortions that have put women at risk,” WRAPA stated.
The compendium will highlight how Islamic Family Law can serve as protection for women. It will include case law, survivor stories, and practical applications, with advocacy pushing for institutional reform and greater accountability for misinterpretation in courts and communities.
“Our goal is to amplify survivor voices, promote education, and document scalable models that challenge harmful practices,” the organisation added. Areas of focus will include women’s access to justice, the role of Islamic scholars, community-level interventions, and legal documentation.
The consultancy offers a unique opportunity to contribute to religious, legal, and cultural discourse surrounding VAWG. “This is not just research — it’s a call to drive change through faith and law,” WRAPA emphasized.
The six-week consultancy targets scholars, legal practitioners, women’s rights advocates, survivors, community leaders, and policymakers. The final compendium aims to influence religious interpretation, judicial processes, and community norms with faith-based approaches to end gender-based violence.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via the official Google Form by July 17. For further inquiries, applicants may email wrapa399@gmail.com.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
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