Montreal officially replaces city hall welcome sign that included woman wearing hijab

Montreal officially replaces city hall welcome sign that included woman wearing hijab

The image drew criticism online and from Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, who said it was an example of religion creeping into the public sphere

A building at the University of Montreal was the target of vandalism early Tuesday morning. A woman was apprehended in connection with the event.

Welcome sign with image of woman wearing hijab officially removed by Montreal City Hall

Montreal City Hall has officially removed a welcome sign that depicted, among others, an image of a woman wearing a hijab.

178 lashes and 18 months in prison for not wearing a hijab: Iranian authorities sentence local activistIranian activist Hamideh Zarei has been sentenced to 178 lashes and 18 months in prison for not wearing a hijab. The activist's problems with the authorities began in 2022.

Iranian Activist Hamideh Zarei Sentenced To 178 Lashes And 18 Months In Prison For Defying Hijab Law

Iranian activist Hamideh Zarei has been sentenced to 178 lashes and 18 months in prison after being arrested for not wearing a hijab. The Gilak activist and former political prisoner was released earlier this month from Rasht Central Prison after nearly a month behind bars, only to now face severe punishment. Arrested for Not Wearing The Mandatory Hijab Her latest sentence includes nine months of imprisonment and 74 lashes for “disrupting public…

City Hall removes sign showing hijabi

After a fuss last year, city hall has removed an “inclusive” welcoming sign that included a drawing of a woman wearing hijab because it was deemed offensive. Previous postings and discussion of the issue here and here.