Move aims to prohibit ‘symbol of oppression’ and ‘expression of extremism’ in schools
Move aims to prohibit ‘symbol of oppression’ and ‘expression of extremism’ in schools
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Law passes despite fears it will ‘normalise Islamophobia’ and fact it could be struck down by constitutional court
The conservative-led government defended the measure as necessary to protect young girls. Human rights organizations believe it…
A similar ban for girls under 10 was struck down by the Constitutional Court for specifically targeting Muslims.
VIENNA: Austrian lawmakers on Thursday voted by a large majority in favor of a law banning headscarves in schools for girls under…
Rights group Amnesty says ban, which will affect around 12,000 girls, will 'add to racist climate towards Muslims'.
VIENNA: Austria’s lower house of parliament on Thursday passed a ban on Muslim headscarves in schools for girls under 14 despite…
