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May 16, 2024 | qantara.de | Burak Ünveren |Ingrid Gercama |Sanne Derks |Sonja Zekri

A Belgian regional ban on religious symbols in schools does not breach children's rights, a top European court ruled on Thursday, in a case brought by former pupils who were forbidden from wearing the Islamic headscarf. The three young Muslim women, who attended schools run by the Flemish Community, appealed to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on grounds of freedom of religion.

Oct 12, 2023 | npr.org | Natalia Favre |Sanne Derks

Gabriel Berrio Fabré, 18, looks out the window of his room in Los Pocitos, Havana. He is a visual artist, and like most of his friends, he wants to leave Cuba once he finishes his studies. Natalia Favre hide caption toggle caption Natalia Favre Gabriel Berrio Fabré, 18, looks out the window of his room in Los Pocitos, Havana. He is a visual artist, and like most of his friends, he wants to leave Cuba once he finishes his studies.