without discrimination among them on grounds of sex, origin, language, religion or creed.” In practice, none of these articles are being followed in domestic law, but rather the contrary; they deepen the gap between men and women, especially regarding the issues of filiation and nationality. However, and according to the provisions of the constitution, the Syrian regime is still bound to amend the previously mentioned laws that constitute discrimination against women. Article 15475 instructs amending the laws in accordance with the provisions of the constitution within a period of no longer than three years. This means, “any legal regulation contrary to article 33 of the constitution, discriminating against women, to be amended within the aforementioned Period,” as assured in the Syrian government’s report to the Committee on Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women76. In addition, Syria is also bound by the international obligations which take precedence in application when they conflict with the domestic law in force. According to article 25 of the Syrian Civil Code, in the event of conflict between a domestic law and an international treaty to which Syria is a Party, the international treaty takes precedence77. HUMANS WITHOUT RIGHTS 75 Decree 94 / 2012- article 154 76 Consideration of reports submitted by States Parties under article 18 of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women- Second and third periodic reports of States Parties- Article 45 77 The Syria’s Civil Law promulgated by Legislative Decree No. 84 of 1949- article 25 81