The UN experts criticized France's ban on hijabs in sports, stating that it discriminates against Muslim women and infringes on their rights to freely express their identity.
Signed by eight UN experts, the statement emphasized that Muslim women and girls who wear hijabs should have equal rights to participate in all aspects of society.
While France's secular laws aim to maintain state neutrality in religious matters, the experts argued that this should not restrict individual rights to freedom of expression.
The UN statement called for the reversal of France's decisions, highlighting how those policies disproportionately impact Muslim women and girls in sporting events.
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