Dr Ghena Krayem



Profile

Degrees

BA LLB PhD Sydney GradDipLegalPrac College of Law


Areas of Interest

  • Multiculturalism
  • Legal pluralism
  • Islamic law
  • Dispute resolution


Courses Taught

  • Foundations of law
  • The Legal Profession
  • Public Law
  • Federal Constitutional Law

Publications

Chapters in Books | Articles| Conference papers and presentations | Research Reports | Interviews


Chapters in Books

  • Krayem, G, , 'Australian Muslim Women; skilful legal negotiators in a plural world”, in Abdullah Saeed (ed), Australian Muslim Women and Family Law, Melbourne University Press: Melbourne (forthcoming 2012)
  • Krayem, G, ‘Multiculturalism and its challenges for Muslim Women’, in Shahram Akberzadeh (ed), Challenging Identities: Muslim Women in Australia, Melbourne University Press: Melbourne (2010) 105- 129

Articles

  • Krayem, G, ‘Grim Picture of Sharia hides its useful aspects’, Sydney Morning Herald, 18 February 2008

Conference papers and presentations

  • Krayem, G, ‘The Challenge of Muslim Communities in Multicultural States’, Multiculturalism;Perspectives from Australia, Canada and China Conference, University of Sydney, 21-22 November 2011.
  • Krayem, G, ‘Engaging CALD Communities in Family Dispute Resolution; A collaborative approach’,Family and Relationships Services Australia Conference, Gold Coast, 8-10 November 2011.
  • Krayem, G, 'Family Dispute Resolution Procedures for the Muslim Community', 2009 Family Law Conference, NSW Legal Aid, 2009
  • Krayem, G, ‘The Importance of Islamic ADR processes for Muslim Women’ presented at Australian Human Rights Commission Roundtable – Intersections Between the law, Religion and Human Rights, 20-21 February 2009
  • Krayem, G, ‘Multiculturalism and its challenges for Muslim Women’ presented at the annual conference at National Centre of Excellence in Islamic Studies, University of Melbourne, 19-20 November 2008
  • Krayem, G, ‘From Veiling to Unveiling: The From Veiling to Unveiling: The dress of Muslim Women as a Human Rights Concern’ presented at Not another Hijab Row-New Conversations on gender, race, religion and the making of communities, University of Technology, Sydney, 9-10 December 2006
  • Krayem, G, ‘From Veiling to Unveiling’ presented at An international Conference – Law, Religion and Social Change, Australian National University, 25-27 May 2006
  • Krayem, G, ‘Forging an Identity – Australian or Muslim? Integration or Isolation?’ presented at a forum organised by the United Muslim Women’s Association, 26 November 2005
  • Krayem, G, ‘Jihad: Terrorism or a Muslim’s highest Aspiration’ presented at a forum organised by the United Muslim Women’s Association, Rydges Hotel, Bass Hill, 7 September 2005
  • Krayem, G, ‘Recognition of religious law/practices: An accommodation of diversity or an obstacle to women’s rights?’ presented at 2005 Julius Stone Institute Conference: Sex, Gender and Rights: A Conference, University of Sydney, 5 August 2005
  • Krayem, G, ‘The interrelationship of Islamic Family Law and Australian Family Law’, – LAWASIA downunder Conference, Gold Coast, 21- 24 March 2005
  • Krayem, G, 'Personal Reflections – Being an Australian Muslim Woman Post September 11' Pandora’s Box, University of Qld Press, 2003

Research Reports

  • Krayem, G, 'Freedom of Religion, Belief and Gender – A Muslim Perspective', Supplementary Paper for the Australian Human Rights Commission Report – Freedom of Religion and Belief in the 21st Century, Australian Human Rights Commission, 2011
  • Krayem, G, Emergency Relief Funding for Muslim Communities in Western Sydney – A community consultation, Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, 2010

Interviews

  • Overington, C, ‘The Wedding Vow – When Australian Girls sold into Marriage’, The Australian, 11 February 2012
  • McKenny, L, ‘Sharia a good fit in some areas’, The Sydney Morning Herald, 15 December 2011
  • Neighbour, S. ‘The way to the watering hole’, The Monthly, December 2010-January 2011
  • Mediation in the Mosque, The Law Report, ABC radio, 21 October 2010