UN Slams France’s Hijab Ban in Sports as “Discriminatory”
The United Nations has called out France for banning Muslim women from wearing headscarves in sports. The UN says this Hijab ban is unfair and stops these women from playing sports and living their lives fully. France is facing criticism for this decision, as it goes against the idea of everyone being equal.
UN experts have called France’s hijab ban in sports “discriminatory” and urged the country to reverse the policy. This ban prevents Muslim women and girls who wear hijabs from competing in sports, affecting both amateur and professional athletes. France’s restrictions on religious symbols, including the hijab, align with its secularism laws, which aim to maintain neutrality in religious matters.
During the Paris 2024 Olympics, France enforced these rules, barring athletes from w...