hijab ban
UN slams France’s decision to ban French athletes’ hijabs at 2024 Olympics
World
September 27, 2023
UN slams France’s decision to ban French athletes’ hijabs at 2024 Olympics
Paris CNN — The United Nations’ human rights office has criticized the French government for banning French athletes from wearing…
Indian court upholds hijab ban in Karnataka state that prompted weeks of religious clashes
World
March 15, 2022
Indian court upholds hijab ban in Karnataka state that prompted weeks of religious clashes
New Delhi (CNN) – An Indian high court has upheld a ban on the wearing of hijabs or headscarves in…
‘Ban the Burka’ lobby group reports progress with memorandum
Egypt
April 9, 2016
‘Ban the Burka’ lobby group reports progress with memorandum
Lobby group “Ban the Burka” has announced some progress in the achievement of its goals, signing a memorandum with Prime Minister…
Parliament to draft law banning niqab in government institutions, public places
Egypt
March 7, 2016
Parliament to draft law banning niqab in government institutions, public places
The Egyptian Parliament is drafting a new law preventing women wearing the niqab (full-face veil) in government institutions and public…
Courts reverses veiled TV presenter ban
Egypt
January 1, 2012
Courts reverses veiled TV presenter ban
The Alexandria Administrative Court annulled Sunday the Information Ministry's decision to ban a female TV presenter on channel 5 from…