Asian Journal of Law and Humanity

The Asian Journal of Law and Humanity (AJLH) Volume 5, Number 2, 2025, presents various studies that examine the dynamics of the relationship between law, humanity, and social justice in the context of Indonesian society. This edition specifically highlights issues of family law, legal pluralism, group protection, and social practices that develop in the lives of vulnerable communities.

The first article examines the rights and obligations of husbands towards wives with mental disorders through a socio-legal approach based on gender justice in Jenggot Village, Pekalongan. This study provides an important perspective on how law, social values, and principles of gender justice interact to guarantee the rights of women in vulnerable situations.

The second article examines legal pluralism in the Tuesday Wage wedding tradition in the Donowangun community using the perspective of *'urf* in Islamic law. This research demonstrates how state law, Islamic law, and customary norms intertwine in shaping social practices that exist and develop in the community.

This article examines the granting of rights and obligations to husbands and wives in a fishing family. Through an empirical approach, this article uncovers the socio-economic challenges that affect family relationships and the implementation of rights and obligations within households in coastal communities.

Furthermore, the fourth article examines advocacy for the iddah (waiting period) for vulnerable women through the role of the Pemalang Justice Perisai Legal Aid Institute. This study highlights the importance of access to justice, the law, and the protection of women's rights after divorce as part of efforts to achieve substantive justice.

Overall, this edition demonstrates how law operates within complex and diverse social realities. The various articles presented not only enhance the body of legal and humanitarian scholarship but also offer critical reflections on efforts to achieve justice, protect human rights, and empower vulnerable groups within communities. AJLH Volume 5 Number 2 of 2025 is expected to be a beneficial academic contribution for researchers, legal practitioners, policymakers, and the wider community concerned with legal and humanitarian issues.