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29
June
2023

Les Hijabeuses’ football headscarf challenge faces legal setback

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📅 29 June 2023 📍 France

France’s Council of State rejected challenges to the French Football Federation’s rule prohibiting overt signs of political, philosophical or religious affiliation during matches. Les Hijabeuses and rights advocates had contested the restriction’s effects on players wearing hijabs. The ruling upheld the federation’s rule, marking a setback in organizing for Muslim women’s access to sport.

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Organizations in this Event

Les Hijabeuses; Human Rights League; French Football Federation; Council of State