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French Hijab ban during sports, ‘discriminatory and must be reversed’ says Human Rights Council
The UN Human Rights Council experts criticized France’s football and basketball federations for banning hijab-wearing players, including at the amateur level, and the government’s decision to prevent hijab-wearing athletes from representing France at the Paris Olympics. They argued that these measures violate fundamental rights, including religious expression and cultural participation. The experts stated that France’s…
Heaton Park synagogue
AFN is saddened by the horrific attack on the Heaton Park synagogue in Manchester today thoroughly condemns it and the motivations behind this event. Our thoughts are with the victims and the community and wish them strength to get through this difficult period. Hate crime and violence against any religion or group is despicable yet…
Europe’s New Burqa Ban: Déjà Vu in the Courtroom of Neutrality
On 17 October 2025, the Portuguese parliament approved a bill from the far-right Chega party banning face coverings for “gender or religious motives” in public spaces, pending presidential approval. The law aims to prohibit the niqāb and burqa, imposing fines and prison sentences for enforcement against wearers. This legislation, while symbolic due to the small…
Halal slaughter, stunning and religious freedom: Animal sacrifice laws in the UK and Netherlands
The Al Hakam websites reports that on 9 June, the British Parliament is set to discuss a petition that demands an end to slaughter without stunning, challenging the current religious exemptions. The petition, which has garnered over 100,000 signatures, has sparked concern within Jewish and Muslim communities, who argue that such a ban would threaten…
One in three French Muslims say suffer discrimination – report
Discrimination against Muslims in France has increased, with a report showing that one in three Muslims experienced such discrimination. A 2024 survey noted a rise in religious discrimination from 5% in 2016 to 7% over the past five years, predominantly affecting those of Muslim heritage, particularly women at 38%, who often face employment exclusions related…
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Political Islam in Europe: Balancing freedom of belief and democratic integrity
The website Atalayar examines the problems connected with political versus religious Islam in a new article published this week. Over the past few decades, Europe has undergone profound demographic and cultural changes as a result of immigration and multiculturalism, leading to the emergence of Muslim communities that have become an integral part of the European…
