Headscarf

France to ban female students from wearing abayas in public schools

French public schools do not permit the wearing of large crosses, Jewish kippas, or headscarves

Updated On: 28 Aug 2023 | 6:26 PM IST

'So many religious symbols in India, but hostile discrimination against us'

Contending that Indians flaunt diverse religious symbols, the Muslim girls fighting Hijab ban asked why the government was 'picking' on the headscarf alone and making "this hostile discrimination."

Updated On: 16 Feb 2022 | 8:06 PM IST

Freedom of religion under threat as EU allows employers to ban headscarves

The ruling opens up a Pandora's box and could disproportionately affect Muslim women

Updated On: 17 Mar 2017 | 10:13 AM IST

Employers can ban staff from wearing headscarves, says EU court

EU companies have the right to prohibit employees from wearing religious or political symbols

Updated On: 14 Mar 2017 | 4:08 PM IST