He attacked the far-right leader as a Putin stooge. She hit back at him as the president of division and contempt.
Tag: Muslim Veiling
Marine Le Pen Proposes Ban on Muslim Women Wearing Head Scarves
Marine Le Pen, the far-right contender, has proposed a ban on Muslim women wearing head scarves in public.
How Marine Le Pen Threatens to Upend French Elections
The far-right presidential candidate has opened up about her personal life and tweaked her policies to gain sympathy and credibility among more mainstream voters.
Indian Court Upholds Ban on Hijabs in Schools
One school’s initial ban set off unrest and violence that spread to other schools in the southern state of Karnataka.
Indian Court Upholds Ban on Hijabs in Schools
One school’s initial ban set off unrest and violence that spread to other schools in the southern state of Karnataka.
No Hijabs for Now, Indian Court Tells Muslim Students
In a dispute that’s become a flash point over minority rights, students are told to avoid religious garments of all kinds, pending a ruling on whether schools can ban head scarves.
Threatened and Beaten, Afghan Women Defy Taliban With Protests
The Taliban have begun cracking down harder as women insist on their rights and as Western governments call for reforms.
Progress for Saudi Women Is Uneven, Despite Cultural Changes and More Jobs
Women say Saudi Arabia has advanced significantly in just the past year, with more choices regarding work, fashion (including colored abayas) and social spaces, but restrictions remain everywhere.
At Pro-Taliban Protest, a Symbol of America’s Lost Influence: Faces Obscured by Veils
Several hundred women wore the head-to-toe garments at a pro-Taliban demonstration on Sept. 11. The march was a reminder of how after years of war, Afghanistan’s women are again at the mercy of the militants.
Dutch-Turkish Novelist Depicts Her Journey to Secularism With No Inhibitions
Lale Gul’s autobiographical and sexually frank tale of a woman breaking with her conservative Muslim culture, and her strict parents, is a best seller in the Netherlands. “I’m done hiding,” she says.