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www.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
3 weeks ago
Education

Threats made to school staff after pupil's Ban the hijab' banner displayed

The 'Ban the hijab' banner at Greatfields School was not sanctioned, causing staff threats. It was a Year 10 art project meant to generate debate. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
1 month ago
Brooklyn

NYC to pay $17.5m to settle lawsuit over forced removal of religious head coverings for mug shots

New York City settled a lawsuit with two Muslim women for $17.5 million over being forced to remove their head coverings during arrests.
The class-action lawsuit highlighted the feelings of shame, exposure, and violation experienced by the women when their hijabs were removed. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Peer suggests removing hijabs to show solidarity' during International Women's Day

Young Muslim women in the UK were encouraged to remove their hijabs in solidarity with Iranian women.
Protests in Iran started after a young woman died in custody over hijab-related issues. [ more ]
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