Shafaqna English- The Zurich parliament approved an initiative proposed by the Swiss People’s Party to ban the hijab in schools and kindergartens.
On Tuesday, the cantonal parliament of Zurich voted 87 to 82 in favor of banning the hijab in schools and kindergartens for both teachers and students.
This measure primarily targets the hijab and other Islamic veils. Zurich’s Governing Council is now required to draft a legal proposal within two years, while Education Director Silvia Steiner has pledged to respect both religious freedom and federal law.
The parliament supported a motion by the Swiss People’s Party (SVP), claiming that the veil “contradicts the democratic values of mandatory education” and “constitutes discrimination and hinders equality of rights and opportunities.”
Sources: IQNA