Women's religious head coverings are regulated in 61 countries

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December 16, 2020

Women in many countries face harassment for clothing deemed too religious – or too secular

Women’s religious head coverings are regulated in 61 countries

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Women’s religious head coverings are regulated in 61 countries

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Women in many countries face harassment for clothing deemed too religious – or too secular
In 20 European countries, women were harassed for clothing not deemed secular enough
Restrictions on women’s dress have risen around the world in the past five years

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