Austria’s parliamentary vote to ban headscarves in schools for girls under the age of 14 has ignited strong criticism from human rights advocates, who warn that the move entrenches Islamophobia under the guise of “protection”.
The proposed ban, narrowly passed in parliament, has been framed by Austrian authorities as a measure to safeguard young girls. However, critics argue that it disproportionately targets Muslim communities and undermines the autonomy and religious freedom of Muslim girls.
Bravo Austria - if only the British government would have the courage to do the same.
Have the advocates of human rights considered the 'rights' of young girls and women in the islam states of Afghanistan and Iran? This is the real danger: muslim communities being given power to control lives under the so-called religion of islam.