Burqa

In another Hijab row, burqa-clad women were denied entry into the examination centre, following which they had to remove their hijab. The incident occurred on June 17, at K.V. Rangareddy Women's Degree College in IS Sadan, but the college administration denied the allegations and said there is no such rule. However, the disappointed students wrote to Telangana Home Minister Mohammed Ali, who assured… read-more

Afghani women have started sharing their traditional attire on social media to protest against the Taliban's burqa diktat. It was initiated by few Afghan women, which has now garnered hundreds of re-tweets from Afghan women and abroad. They pose in Afghani traditional wear as opposed to burqas and covering their face. Additionally, the #AfghanistanCulture, … read-more

A controversial referendum that sought a complete ban on full facial covering, including the niqab and burqa, in Switzerland gained 51.12% of the total votes in favour. The approval means that the facial covering will be banned in all public places. However, it will still be allowed at sacred and religious places. Interestingly, the proposal has been criticized widely by human rights and civic groups as a measure of protecting religious… read-more