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ProtestAustria·Unpinned15 Oct 2026

Austria faces resistance over school headscarf ban

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A headscarf ban for girls under 14, enacted in Austria on September 1, triggered protests and resistance from students and families who argued the law infringes on religious freedom. While the government maintained the policy protects children from oppression and promotes gender equality, the Islamic Religious Community in Austria reported that the mandate…

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