Hijab

Iran plans to open a "treatment facility" for women defying mandatory hijab laws, sparking global outrage. The clinic, announced by Mehri Talebi Darestani, aims to provide "scientific and psychological treatment" for hijab removal. Critics, including human rights groups, argue it escalates the crackdown on women’s rights. Amnesty International and activists warn of forced medication and torture in such facilities. The proposal follows increased arrests, disappearances, and Mahsa Amini’s 2022 death, which ignited mass protests. Critics, including lawyer Hossein Raisi, call the clinic un-Islamic and illegal. Surveillance tech and stricter enforcement underline the state’s prioritisation of control over economic issues.

Lifting hijab ban in Karnataka raises concern about 'secular nature' of educational spaces, says BJP

BJP criticizes Karnataka government's decision to lift hijab ban, accusing the ruling Congress of perpetuating a 'divide and rule' strategy.

Nobel winner Mohammadi denounces 'tyrannical' regime in Iran

Mohammadi, who has campaigned against the compulsory wearing of the hijab and the death penalty in Iran, has been held since 2021 in Tehran's Evin prison and was unable to receive the prestigious award in person.

US federal agency sues Chipotle after a manager allegedly ripped off an employee's hijab

The harassment began in July 2021, when the manager began asking the employee, who was 19 at the time, to remove her hijab because he wanted to see her hair.

Sculpture celebrating women in hijab to be unveiled in Birmingham next month

The artwork, believed to be the first of its kind in the world, is being called “Strength of the Hijab”. It was designed by Luke Perry and will be installed in the Smethwick area of the West Midlands in October.

Congress plans to reintegrate 20,000 students into education system in Karnataka

According to senior Congress leader and minister Priyank Kharge, these 20,000 students had dropped out of schools and colleges for reasons like the hijab ban and COVID-induced financial crisis. The government is actively devising a plan to reintegrate these students into educational institutions, says Kharge.

SC to consider setting up 3-judge bench to hear Karnataka hijab ban row

During the arguments in the apex court, a number of counsel appearing for the petitioners had insisted that preventing Muslim girls from wearing the hijab to the classroom will put their education in jeopardy as they might stop attending classes.

Iran indicts 1,000 over unrest, plans public trials: Report

One of the boldest challenges to Iran's clerical leaders since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the almost seven-week-old protests have continued despite a deadly crackdown and increasingly severe warnings

Mahsa Amini's death | Iran protests continue despite crackdown; a look at how the events unfolded

The Iran uprising against the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, led mainly by young Iranian women, continues despite violent crackdowns. A look at how a small spark has turned into an inferno on the streets of Iran over the last five weeks.

Awaiting final verdict of SC on hijab: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai

"The final verdict on the hijab row is very important as its impact is not restricted to Karnataka but on the whole country. So they have to wait for the final verdict," Bommai told reporters in Huvinahadagali.

Chronology in hijab case

Following is the chronology of events in the hijab case.

Hijab ban to continue in Karnataka schools and colleges till SC verdict: Education Minister B C Nagesh

The Supreme Court on Thursday delivered a split verdict on a batch of pleas challenging the Karnataka High Court judgement refusing to lift the ban on hijab in educational institutions in the state.

Hijab Ban Case | SC delivers split verdict as case headed for CJI now

The two judge bench passed the verdict after hearing a batch of petitions challenging the decision of the Karnataka High Court that refused to lift state ban on hijab in educational institutions

SC to deliver judgement in Karnataka hijab ban matter

According to the apex court's cause list, a bench of Justices Hemant Gupta and Sudhanshu Dhulia will deliver the judgement in the matter on Thursday. The bench had reserved its verdict on the pleas on September 22 after hearing arguments in the matter for 10 days.

SC likely to pronounce verdict in Karnataka hijab ban matter this week

A bench of Justices Gupta and Sudhanshu Dhulia had reserved its judgement on the pleas on September 22 after hearing arguments in the matter for 10 days.

Women unravel authoritarian power in Iran and the US

Women’s struggles for the right to autonomy on par with men are evolving into a potent political force in the world today, a force for good

Protests, arrests and unrest: A 10-point explainer on what’s happening in Iran

The last few days in Iran have been witness to a wave of protests that erupted after the death of a 22-year-old woman in police custody.

Americans 'stand with the brave women of Iran': US President Joe Biden

"Today we stand with the brave citizens and the brave women of Iran who right now are demonstrating to secure their basic rights," Biden told the UN General Assembly.

Karnataka Hijab ban: SC asks about authentic figure on dropout of students

"Do you have those authentic figures that because of this Hijab ban and the subsequent judgement of the high court, 20, 30, 40 or 50 students have dropped out?," a bench of Justices Hemant Gupta and Sudhanshu Dhulia asked after the counsel appearing for one of the petitioners raised the issue of students, especially girls, dropping out of school.

SC issues notice to Karnataka on pleas against HC order refusing to lift ban on hijab

A bench of Justices Hemant Gupta and Sudhanshu Dhulia issued notice to the state on the pleas and posted them for hearing on September 5.

Iran bans women from appearing in ads after controversial ice cream commercial

Iran's Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance has banned women from appearing in advertisements as it seeks to tighten the country’s hijab and chastity laws.

27-year-old makes history as first hijab-wearing senator in Australia

Fatima Payman, the daughter of refugees from Afghanistan, represents West Australia. She is a member of the Australian Labor Party.

SC to hear next week pleas against Karnataka HC order refusing to lift ban on hijab

A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices Krishna Murari and Hima Kohli took note of the submissions of lawyer Prashant Bhushan that the matters were filed long back but were yet to be listed for hearing.

'If a girl is wearing hijab, her choice': Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu

Miss Universe 2021: Harnaaz Sandhu reiterated her views, adding after she spoke out people started suggesting that she was "supporting" the practice of hijab.

'If IT became communal...': Kiran Mazumdar Shaw flags concern, tags Karnataka Chief Minister

Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, tagging Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, said if religious divide crept into the IT and biotechnology industry, it would destroy its global leadership.