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Thousands of young Muslim women in France are sidelined from competitive sport because of bans on uniforms and other clothing that have religious or political significance.
A contentious bill backed by right-wing politicians that would ban headscarves in all sporting competitions has cleared its first legislative hurdle in the Senate .
Supporters say the proposed law is a necessary step to protect secularism, a pillar of the French Republic .
France ’s highest administrative court ruled in 2023 that the soccer federation can ban headscarves in matches.
The Hijabeuses have lodged a complaint with the European Court of Human Rights against France , alleging a violation of their freedom of religion.
Supporters of the bill cite growing attacks on secularism in sport, arguing that its core values are based on a principle of universality.
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