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| The atmosphere of the UMM international seminar raised the theme of international human rights and its dynamics (Foto: Istimewa) |
Current, International law is inadequate to uphold women's rights against violations. This idea was conveyed by a lecturer at the National University of Malaysia, Dr. Muhammad Helmi Md Said, in an international seminar at the University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM). The seminar was conducted physically on 17 December 2022 by examining the theme of international human rights and their dynamics.
Furthermore, Helmi explained the efforts to include the handling of domestic violence under international law have been made for the last few decades. Mainly to protect women's rights. Many activists are fighting for this, even in various parts of the world. The hope is that with the existence of laws that regulate violence against women, it can be prevented and can provide laws for the perpetrators.
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“There are several rights for women that are contains in international law. The first is to gain human dignity. Second, the right of life, freedom, and security. Next is the right to equality and avoidance of discrimination. Fourth, fair and equal access to legal protection. The fifth is the right to marriage, obtaining nationality, training, health, and reproduction. The last one is the right to economic and social welfare,” the lecturer specializing in private international law said.
In carrying out its role in protecting women's rights, Helmi said the state has several obligations according to international law. This obligation includes prohibiting acts of personal violence, banning discrimination, and eliminating customs, traditions, or religions that encourage violence against women. Also, by maintaining occupational safety and health for women.
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Unfortunately, this is still constrained by the notion that women's rights are a private matter outside the protection of the state. However, Helmi explained that the Malaysian government had agreed to strengthen the 1995 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). Most recently, an update was made in article 16 (2) concerning underage marriages.
“The capacity to enforce international law must be strengthened by adopting global legal standards into the laws of each country," Helmi asserted.
Apart from discussing women's rights, the agenda also presented Dr. Muhammad Sayuti bin Hassan who explained the law between nations. On the other hand, dr. Nur Subeki, ST. MT., as Deputy Rector III of UMM, explained that this discussion was an exercise for students to develop themselves and gain recognition at the international level. Moreover, many technologies already help and speed up the academic agenda.
“Understanding international law is crucial to establishing cooperation between one country and another. It is hoped that the arrival of two speakers from the National University of Malaysia can increase students' knowledge of international law." he ended his statement. (tar/syi/wil)
