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France: Hijab ban during sports, ‘discriminatory and must be reversed’ say experts

The UN Human Rights Council-appointed experts criticised the decision by the French football and basketball federations to exclude players wearing the hijab from competitions, including at amateur level, and the French Government’s decision to prevent French athletes wearing the hijab from representing the country at last summer’s Paris Olympic Games. Infringement These measures, the experts argue, … Read moreFrance: Hijab ban during sports, ‘discriminatory and must be reversed’ say experts

Russia hits ‘new low’ with ban against discrediting army: Rights experts

The law was adopted shortly after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Special Rapporteurs said they had already raised serious concerns over the law with the Russian Government and through public statements. “The decision to deny constitutional protection of the right to freedom of expression constitutes a new low in Russia’s clampdown on the freedom of expression … Read moreRussia hits ‘new low’ with ban against discrediting army: Rights experts