Austria's Islamic headscarf ban in force as under-14s go back to school
The government says the law is intended to protect the rights of young girls, but critics say it is fuelling anti-Muslim feeling.
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"We believe it unjustifiably restricts the fundamental right to freedom of religion and disproportionately affects Muslim girls."
— Carla Amina Baghajati , Activist
"Creating new conflicts and offloading them onto the teachers."
— Sigi Maurer , Politician
Key People
Representative from the official Islamic Community in Austria (IGGÖ).
Chancellor of Austria.
Austrian Education Minister from the liberal Neos party.
Integration Minister from the conservative People's Party (ÖVP).
Representative of the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ).
Member of the Green Party in Austria.
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The government says the law is intended to protect the rights of young girls, but critics say it is fuelling anti-Muslim feeling.
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