Why women's inheritance reform has stalled across the Arab world

DW investigates the factors delaying inheritance reform for women. The focus is on countries throughout the Arab world. Legal changes aimed at granting women greater inheritance rights have progressed slowly. Cultural and religious opposition remains a major obstacle. Some governments cite social stability concerns when postponing reforms. Activists argue that the delays violate gender equality commitments. International bodies have urged faster implementation of the reforms. The stalled progress continues to affect women’s economic security across the region.