Advancement and Development of Women’s Rights in Light of the Legal System Reforms in Iran

Abstract: Women’s rights have long been discussed in academic circles and used as a yardstick against which the performance of the governments is evaluated. As societies flourished and economy thrived, the welfare and cultural growth of the families were positively affected and raised awareness and a state of awakening among women. As a result, the women’s rights movements tipped the balance into increased for women. In this regard, the role of international institutes and organizations should not be undermined. Their decisions, though not binding on national legislatures, have had an undeniable impact. Discrimination against women and disregarding their rights can portray a country as the violator of women’s rights and besmirch its international picture. Although the legal system reforms in Iran have not fulfilled the needs of this segment of the population, they are deemed positive and forward in many respects. Accordingly, the current research seeks to find answers to the question as to whether the developments in Iran’s legal system, especially in recent years, has moved toward humanizing and enhancing women’s rights.