headscarf
-
Macron warns Le Pen she risks ‘civil war’ by banning headscarf in public spaces
“With me, there will be no ban on headscarves, yarmulkes and religious signs," Macron said during a widely televised debate.
-
Islamic clothing of women featured in French election debate
Marine Le Pen wants to ban Muslim headscarf in public places; Emmanuel Macron does not want to make it critical issue.
-
Hijab ban in Indian state affects education of Muslim girls
Reports suggest 40 Muslim girls stay away from exams in Udupi district alone following authorities’ refusal to allow them to wear headscarf in schools.
-
University in Germany issues apology to Muslim students
Although Germany’s Constitution guarantees the freedom of religion, Muslims, especially women wearing a headscarf, often face discriminatory practices in education and the labor market.
-
Activists decry headscarf ban in Indian state
Muslim students told not to attend college wearing headscarf in India's southern state of Karnataka.
-
Council of Europe removes hijab diversity campaign tweets amid backlash
Social media posts featured split images of young women, with one side of their face wearing an Islamic headscarf, and the other not. Messages alongside the videos and images read, "beauty is in diversity as freedom is in hijab."