Human Rights Violation in India’s Hijab Ban and the Need for Community Advocacy
Yordan Gunawan,
Ahmad Fahmi Ilham Mulloh,
Andi Pramudya Syamsu
et al.
Abstract:The Karnataka state government banned the hijab in schools on February 5, 2022, and several women petitioned the Karnataka High Court to overturn it. A panel of three judges concluded on March 15, 2022, that the hijab is not an important Islamic practice. By punishing females for their wardrobe choices, the court stressed conformity above girls' access to education. The hijab prohibition is part of a pattern of discrimination against Muslim women that violates their human rights. With the rise of authoritarian… Show more
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