28/11/08
The Netherlands plans to ban from universities the face coverings worn by some Muslim women. The ban will apply not only to students but also to mothers and anyone else entering university grounds, the Education Ministry said yesterday. Education Minister Ronald Plasterk announced in parliament that the ban, initially intended only for the compulsory schooling system, would now extend to tertiary education institutions. A spokesman said it would apply to pupils, teachers, cleaners and parents – all women who came through the gates of such institutions.
See: http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24716926-26040,00.html;
http://sheikyermami.com/2008/09/10/dutch-schools-and-universities-to-ban-burka/
Tags: Europe, Religion, Womens Rights