Austria Bans Girls' Headscarves in Schools
Update: 2025-12-12
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Austrias new law bans girls under 14 from wearing headscarves in schools, sparking controversy. The measure, aimed at Islamic head coverings, passed with a large majority, despite opposition from the Green party. The law, set to take effect in September, has been criticized as discriminatory and divisive by human rights groups and Muslim communities. Supporters argue it protects girls from sexualization, while opponents see it as oppressive and an expression of anti-Muslim sentiment.
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