La Laïcité en Mouvement
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Cette page propose une base de données d'articles de presse en langue française et en langue anglaise sur la laïcité à partir de janvier 2023. Les utilisateurs peuvent effectuer une recherche par date, par pays d'origine ou par sujet. Une sélection d’histoires est présentée en haut de la page.
January 14, 2023
By Toronto Star
This article discusses the support for Bill 96 and the debates surrounding the new bill.
2 Mai 2023
Cet article décrie la décision du gouvernement du Québec d’interdire les salles de prière dans les écoles.
La Croix
March 3, 2023
Bill 96 in Quebec is causing challenges for English CEGEPs. New language requirements for administration and programs have raised concerns about negative impacts on education and English-speaking students. According to many critics, it neglects the inclusivity of English speaking communities.
By CBC News
24 April 2023
According to the Montreal Gazette, a civil liberties group has stated that Quebec schools have the legal right to permit students to pray. This comes after a recent incident where a school in the province was criticized for allowing Muslim students to pray during school hours. The group argues that schools have the responsibility to accommodate students' religious beliefs and practices, as long as they do not disrupt the learning environment.
Montreal Gazette
10 May 2023
This article is important because it demonstrates the progression of secularism and how after Bill 21, Bill 23 is being debated in Quebec.
Montreal Gazette
1 September 2023
This article examines the enforcement of the abaya ban in schools enstated by The President of France Emmanuel Macron. The abaya ban will prohibit long robes in schools.
By France24
13 October 2023
This article describes the societal and political concerns of English-speaking Quebecers. The Parti Québécois’ momentum on the French language law and other education-reform legislation such as Bill 23 remains contested by English-speaking Quebecers.
By Montreal Gazette
13 June 2023
The abaya, an Islamic clothing worn by Muslim women and girls, is now being debated in France as to whether it is or is not religious clothing. This debate is tied to France’s secularism laws which would prevent the abaya from being worn in specific public spaces and schools if it falls under the category of a religious symbol. France’s state secularism continues to center debates on women’s clothing.
By The Local
24 July 2023
This article examines Muslim civil liberties and organizations' advancement to appeal the prayer ban in schools at the Quebec Superior Court, which had previously denied their request to suspend the ban.
By CTV News - Montreal
15 August 2023
This article describes how Quebec nationalism continues to become more prevalent within Quebec society after the implementation of the secularism law and the language law.
By The Hub
17 November 2023
This article describes the fears over Bill 15, a reform on th health system that would limit the access to medical services in French.
By Montreal Gazette
1 December 2023
This article explains the controversy on Bill 15 and the bilingual status of hospitals in Quebec.
By Global News
9 January 2024
French President Emmanuel Macron received criticism after participating in a Jewish ceremony at the Elysée Palace in Paris. President Macron invited Chief Rabbi Haïm Korsia to light the first of eight candles on a Hanukkiah to commence the Jewish Festival of Lights. The celebration occurred at the residence of the President in order to present an award to him for his contributions and efforts against antisemitism. However, some French politicians and citizens condemned the celebration due to the sacred relationship of separating religion and state. By holding a religious ceremony at the presidential palace in France, tensions have risen over the importance of the country's secular traditions.
By BBC
4 February 2024
The Chief of the Kerala unit of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) recently made a statement claiming that the recently inaugurated Ram Temple in Ayodhya and a proposed mosque in the same city would strengthen India's secularism. The statement has received significant criticism, mainly due to the Indian Union Muslim League's reputation as a vocal supporter of secularism and its principles. This has also sparked debates among politicians and religious groups, with varied opinions on the statement's impact on Indian secularism.
By Hindustan Times
1 March 2024
The court of appeal in Quebec has recently upheld Bill 21, the secularism law that prohibits public sector workers who hold positions of authority from wearing religious symbols while on the job. This verdict has caused anxiety among minority groups, mainly the Muslim and Sikh communities in Quebec. There are concerns that this decision will lead to further discrimination and that the court may have failed to acknowledge the importance of equality, intersectionality, and minority rights. The English Montreal School Board may bring up the issues surrounding Bill 21 and its potential impact on minority groups to the Supreme Court of Canada.
By Global News
1 April 2024
The recent Supreme Court ruling in India upheld the decision to allow Hindu prayers in the southern cellar of the Gyanvapi mosque. The Places of Worship Act mandates upholding secularism as per the Indian constitution. However, the ruling has led to increased tensions between India's Muslim and Hindu communities, with continuing debates on religious practices. This article highlights the ongoing tension between the two communities and emphasizes the need for sensitive approaches to religious practices and beliefs while upholding constitutional mandates of secularism. As India strives to maintain its secular identity, it must find ways to bridge divides and promote inclusivity while respecting the diverse cultural and religious practices of its people.
By Hindustan Times
3 May 2024
The Quebec government is seeking advice from the French government on applying secularism laws in the education system. Education Minister Jean-François Roberge has requested a meeting with the French Minister of the Interior, Gérald Darmanin, to learn from France's "best practices" in applying its stricter secularism law. This request comes after the Coalition Avenir Québec government adopted Bill 52, which renews the use of the notwithstanding clause to shield Bill 21 from court challenges for another five years. Many are concerned about the Quebec government's move to adopt the French government's strategy towards adopting and influencing secular values.
By Montreal Gazette
11 January 2025
The article highlights divisions in France over the discourses related to Islam and secularism since the Charlie Hebdo attack, noting a rift between the Socialist Party and Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s left. It mentions Mélenchon’s eulogy for Charb, emphasizing secular values, following a Republican march in solidarity with Charlie Hebdo.
By Le Monde
19 February 2025
This article states that the French Senate voted 210 to 81 on Tuesday to ban the wearing of signs or attire indicating political or religious affiliations in competitions organized by French sports federations. The bill, which requires approval from the National Assembly to become law, is endorsed by the French government and also prohibits clothing that contradicts French secularism in swimming pools. Junior interior minister Francois-Noel Buffet described the legislation as a measure against separatism.
By France 24
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4 March 2025
This article explains the political and social tensions between Quebec and Canada in light of the contestation of Bill 21. The federal government plans to intervene in the Supreme Court of Canada's leave to appeal Quebec's secular law. The federal government has asserted its vested interest in the case. Justice Canada has filed a notice on behalf of the Attorney General to highlight the government's distinct interest as an intervenor.
By City News
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05 June 2024
In 2024, Tajikistan plans to implement a ban on the Islamic hijab, following an unofficial ban in previous years. The Tajik parliament will also prohibit traditions and celebrations that are in opposition to Tajik culture. This decision has stirred debate within the country and internationally, raising concerns about religious freedom and cultural expression.
By Asia Plus
04 July 2024
Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon has introduced initiatives aimed at promoting the preservation of Tajiki culture while also addressing public expressions of religiosity, which includes implementing regulations regarding the wearing of headscarves. These efforts are perceived as part of Rahmon's endeavors to uphold the principles of a secular state. Analysts suggest that these initiatives may be a response to the increasing religious observance in Tajikistan, as indicated by the rising number of individuals attending mosques, engaging in Islamic study groups, and adopting Islamic attire.
By News X
02 August 2024
The debate over displaying religious symbols at the Paris Olympic Games has sparked discussion. It revolves around Sylla, a 26-year-old Olympic athlete who wore a navy blue baseball cap to comply with French laws prohibiting the Islamic headscarf. This decision has generated various opinions, with some seeing it as a form of discrimination against Muslims, while others see it as an effort to uphold the authorities' stance and secular values. The perspectives of human rights advocates and a French lawyer shed light on the ongoing conversation about religious freedom in France despite the secular law.
By U.S News
03 September 2024
In 2023, the State Commission on Religious Affairs in Kyrgyzstan proposed amendments to tighten control over the religious sphere. This move comes in response to growing concerns about the potential influence of religious organizations on political activities. The amendments aim to ban the formation of political parties based on religion and prohibit political organizations from engaging in spiritual activities. This decision was made to maintain the separation of religion and politics and to ensure that the country's political landscape remains secular.
By The Times of Central Asia
06 November 2024
Switzerland is poised to enact a nationwide prohibition on the burqa, effective January 1, 2025, which will impose fines of up to £900 on individuals found in contravention of this regulation. This legislation, commonly designated as the "burqa ban," will be applicable across all Swiss cantons, building upon prior implementations in the regions of St. Gallen and Ticino that were established through local referenda. The national ban was narrowly ratified in a 2021 referendum and has garnered significant criticism from various Muslim organizations. It was introduced by the Swiss People's Party, which has advocated for this contentious measure, highlighting the ongoing debates surrounding cultural integration and religious expression within Swiss society.
By Daily Mail
06 December 2024
Quebec promises new legislation to strengthen secularism in schools, may ban prayer in public spaces
Premier François Legault is poised to introduce new legislation in Quebec focused on reinforcing secularism within educational institutions. On the final day of the parliamentary session, he articulated his commitment to defending Quebec values, explicitly addressing what he termed "Islamists" in a press conference. Legault underscored the significance of fundamental values in Quebec, such as secularism and gender equality, asserting that he intends to advocate for these principles vigorously. Furthermore, he suggested the potential application of the notwithstanding clause to prohibit prayers in public areas, including parks. Although the precise timeline for introducing this legislation has not been specified, the initiative seeks to fortify secular values within the province's educational system and regulate the expression of religious practices in public spaces.
By CityNews
08 October 2024
In Ireland, numerous teachers are contending the impact of religious beliefs on the hiring process in primary schools. This scenario brings to the forefront the challenges teachers face within the education system, with a specific focus on concerns regarding potential discrimination based on religion. The article underscores the intricacies of navigating religious beliefs when pursuing employment as a primary school teacher.
By The Irish Times
04 April 2025
This article explains the competition ban for French Muslim weighlifters who wear the Islamic headscarf. Expanding the French law on the headscarf ban has reinforced fear amongst these religious groups in no longer being able to compete in domestic sports competitions.
By IOL
11 May 2025
The growing influence of secularism in Nepal has reinstated a new secular order. The 2015 Constitution of Nepal highlighted a unique definition of secularism which guarantees religion and cultural freedoms.
By The Diplomat
10 June 2025
The Israeli Education Minister has allocated shekels to Orthodox educational schools without proper supervision creating further tensions among secular Israelis. The Minister has provided shekels with increased control over students, impacting secular students ability to thrive in schools.
By Haaretz
10 August 2025
A Nova Scotia athlete has shown great determination to break stereotypes and religious barriers by competing in sports competitions with wearing her hijab at Canada Summer Games in light of the growing secular tensions.
By CBC News
2 July 2025
The recent controversy over Bill 21 and religious neutrality has arisen in Quebec colleges. The Quebec Ministry of Higher Education conducted a report on the growing tensions among Muslim and Jewish student groups as well as the need for stronger mandates on religious neutrality. The call to end prayer rooms factored as part of the report in order to promote coexistence and religious neutrality.
By The Suburban
24 October 2025
The Quebec government's plan to pass Bill 94 is raising concerns among daycare workers. The Executive Director of the Quebec Association of Early Childhood Centers has expressed that the link between wearing religious symbols and their potential impact on children in daycare is not well understood. There are growing worries about the possibility of low-quality early childhood services as a result of Bill 94.
By CTV News
14 September 2025
A recent ruling by the British Columbia tribunal states that photos of 'unveiled' Muslim women are not classified as intimate images under the Intimate Images Protections Act.
By CTV News
03 November 2025
Quebec tightens secularism laws; bans face coverings and religious symbols for all educational staff
Quebec's secular laws are strengthening. The province has expanded its secular policies by adopting Bill 94, An Act to reinforce laicity in the education network, on October 30. This law bans face coverings and religious symbols for all educational staff. It also ends accommodation for religious holidays for students and school staff in all public schools across the province.
By The Canadian Jewish News
02 December 2025
The United Nations has been asked to investigate the Legault government's proposed Quebec constitution, Bill 1, and the Quebec Constitution Act, 2025. Constitutional lawyers are arguing that it will infringe on the fundamental rights of Quebec citizens. The proposed constitution of the Coalition Avenir Québec has become an emergency issue at the UN.
By Montreal Gazette
15 January 2026
A French parliamentary committee has rejected a bill proposed by the conservative Republican Party that aimed to ban minors from wearing headscarves in public. The debate on the bill took place in the National Assembly on January 22. Supporters of the bill argue that it highlights issues of gender inequality, with some advocating for a partial ban that would specifically apply to girls under the age of 15.
By Anadolu Ajansi
03 February 2026
Quebec minister Drainville is consultating on the province's new secularism bill 9 at the National Assembly. The new secularism bill strengthens secularism in the education system and public services.
By CBC News
07 March 2026
Parents and volunteers throughout Montreal are criticizing Quebec's Bill 94. They argue that expanding secular laws into the education system will put significant strain on students and school staff. Many have expressed concerns about potential exclusion in both English and French school boards.
By Montreal City News
02 April 2026
The Quebec government adoped Bill 9, An Act respecting the reinforcement of laicity in Quebec. This new Bill expands the limits on pulic prayers and extends the ban on wearing religious symbols to daycare workers.
By Radio Canada
11 May 2026
This article highlights how members of Quebec's Muslim community are protesting in front of the Quebec premier's Montreal office to repeal these laws.
By Global News
11 June 2026
The Coalition Avenir Quebec government's Bill 1 will not be passed before the end of the parliamentary session due to time constraints. This bill, introduced by former Quebec Premier François Legault, aims to protect the province's common values of secularism and neutrality. However, it has faced opposition from various First Nations leaders, opposition parties, legal experts, and civil liberties groups.
By CBC News
20 July 2026
A French court has suspended a municipal order banning burkini coverall swimwear on public beaches in the town near Cannes. The court based the suspension on its finding that the ban violated fundamental freedoms. This decision favoured the Human Rights League, which argued that the burkini ban unfairly targeted Muslim women.
By Anadolu Ajansi
8 August 2026
The Supreme Court of Canada decides to hear the Wirring v. Law Society of Alberta in order to determine the constitutionality for prospective lawyers to take an oath in allegiance to the sovereign.
By Yahoo News
13 September 2026
Catholic bishops urged Nigeria's electoral commission and political parties to ensure transparent, credible 2027 elections free of manipulation, praising voter resilience shown during the recent Osun State polls and warning against vote-buying and electoral violence.
By Vanguard
7 Janvier 2023
Cet article examine les difficultés de revenir au Canada français à Québec. Les débats sur les valeurs fondatrices du Canada français sur la religion et la spiritualité en critiquent la Révolution tranquille. La laïcité est considérée comme quelque chose qui va être regretté, selon Gérard Bouchard.
LeDevoir
12 Février 2023
Cet article examine les discours de Justin Trudeau envers le Québec et comment la laïcité n’est pas comprise comme une expression de liberté mais comme discriminatoire.
Le Journal de Québec
17 Mars 2023
Cet article décrit comment le principe de laïcité est de plus en plus contesté au Mali par les associations mulsim
LaCroix
4 Avril 2023
Cet article examine les discours sur la laïcité et le féminisme en France.
Saint-Nazaire Maville
6 Mai 2023
Cet article décrit comment la population malienne est divisée sur le thème de la laïcité et de l’État.
Le Monde
29 Septembre 2023
Cet article examine l'opposition contre le Trudeau government après qu'il a passer des commentaires sur la laïcité.
Le Journal de Québec
31 Octobre 2023
Cet article examine la tension entre l'islamisme et le sport. Selon plusieurs, la loi de la laïcité doit être étendue aux clubs de sport.
L'Est Républic
3 Juin 2023
La position de Bernard Drainville à titre de ministre de l’Éducation du Québec fait l’objet d’un débat entre les politiciens et les enseignants après le lancement de la réforme du projet loi 23. Malgré l’entrée en fonction de Drainville en 2022, les syndicats d’enseignants exigent maintenant la reconnaissance de l’éducation et leur position. Le projet de loi 23 accroît les pouvoirs du ministre et apporte des changements importants à la gouvernance des écoles sans l’apport des enseignants, créant ainsi un nouveau débat au sein du système d’éducation québécois.
Le Devoir
18 Juillet 2023
Cet article examine le conseil de la laïcité de Chambéry et leur consultation sur les questions de là l'icite de diversité et de respect des citoyens.
Le Point
22 Août 2023
Cet article examine le débat sur le plan d'action proposé contre le racisme systémique et la nouvelle addition liée à la religion par le gouvernement Trudeau.
LeDevoir
6 Novembre 2023
Cet article examine comment la laïcité a été abandonnée en Turquie avec le régime Islamique.
Le Figaro
6 Décembre 2023
Cet article examine comment les jeunes entre les âges de 18 à 30 sont plus tolérants en relation avec les signes religieux.
La Croix
5 Janvier 2024
En France, la mise en place de nouveaux imams formés et envoyés par d’autres pays et de leur financement de leur formation à organiser depuis le 1er janvier 2024. Ceux déja dans le pays vont perdre leur statut selong le ministre de l’Intérieur Gérald Darmanin. La théologie médiévale de l'islam, qui n'est pas en accord avec la laïcité, est influencée par les représentants du culte musulman. La France ne peut pas continuer à supporter les frais financiers pour les associations qui gèrent les lieux de culte, y compris les mosquées, en vertu de la loi de la laïcité.
Ouest-France
6 Février 2024
En France, la ministre de l'éducation, Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, a révélé la mise en place d'un nouveau groupe de travail pour traiter de l'application du principe de laïcité dans les établissements privés. Suite à un bilan des atteintes à la laïcité, elle a pris la décision de réagir face à des phénomènes exceptionnels tels que l'interdiction de l'abaya et le qamis. Pour assurer l'application complète et effective du principe de laïcité, l'initiative cible la présidente du Conseil des Sages de la laïcité, Dominique Schnapper.
Sud Ouest
1 Mars 2024
La Cour d’appel du Québec a récemment confirmé la loi 21, qui interdit le port de symboles religieux. Cette décision a été critiquée par divers groupes de la société. Le Conseil national des musulmans et l’Association canadienne des libertés civiles font partie des organisations qui s’opposent à la loi 21 et qui prévoient de faire appel à la Cour suprême du Canada dans l’espoir de renverser la décision. La controverse entourant la décision de la Cour d’appel du Québec a suscité un débat sur les limites de la laïcité et de la liberté de religion au Québec et au Canada.
La Croix
7 Avril 2024
La communauté sikh de Belgique essaye depuis septembre 2023 pour demander reconnaissance de leur religion par l'État. Le mouvement a été organiser par vingt mille sikhs qui veulent obtenir reconnaissance directement par l'État. En Belgique, la religion sikhe n'a quand meme pas été recconnu malgré six autres cultes reconnus. Le progrès des religions comme le catholicism and l'islam donne les sikhs de l'espoir pour avoir meilleure reconnaissance par l'État Belgique.
La Libre
3 Mai 2024
Les enseignants de l’Outaouais protestent et s’opposent à leur syndicat, la Fédération autonome d’éducation (FAE), pour sa décision de contester le projet de loi 21, la loi laïque au Québec. Il y a une résistance organisée parmi les enseignants de l’Outaouais contre l’intention de leur syndicat de contester la validité de la Loi sur la laïcité d’État devant la Cour suprême du Québec. Les enseignants sont critiques, citant le "déficit démocratique" et accusant l’union d'"imposer sa volonté sans consentement."
Le Driot
2 Janvier 2025
Cet article examine le débat sur les espaces de prière publiques liés aux violations prétendument présumées de la Loi sur la laïcité et de la Loi sur l'éducation par l'école primaire Bedford. Le gouvernement enquête 17 écoles québécoises pour des violations prétendument concernant la laïcité et la qualité de l'éducation. Le premier ministre François Legault a soulevé des préoccupations au sujet des influences religieuses dans les écoles et a proposé d'interdire les prières publiques, ce qui a été critiqué comme étant une mesure inefficace pour faire face à tels défis éducatifs.
Le Devoir
19 Février 2025
Cet article examine comment le maire de Montpellier, Michaël Delafosse, envisage de rencontrer les représentants locaux des religions afin de rester respectueux de l’esprit de la loi séperatiste de 1905 et de respecter la laïcité.
La Croix
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16 Mars 2025
La Grande Mosquée de Paris a officiellement exprimé ses critiques à l’égard des propos de Gabriel Attal. Selon les représentants de la mosquée, les propos d’Attal contribueraient à l’intolérance religieuse qui alimente actuellement l’islamophobie en France. La Grande Mosquée de Paris considère ses paroles comme préjudiciables et contre-productives à la promotion de la tolérance religieuse et de la compréhension mutuelle.
Bladi
09 Juin 2024
Le modèle français de laïcité et son évolution différent significativement aux pays africains. La co-construction d’une société pluraliste et solidaire implique que les pays africains intègrent la religion et l’islam ensemble. Les pays africains encouragent une société plus solidaire selon l’auteur et proposent une approche équilibrée de la laïcité qui pourrait être une méthode adoptée par d’autres pays comme la France.
La Croix
03 Juillet 2024
Le Mouvement laïque Québécois a formulé une requête auprès de la Cour suprême du Canada. Suite à son implication en tant que membre du conseil d'administration de l'une des parties demanderesses, le juge Jamal se retire du dossier de la contestation judiciaire de la loi 21.
Le Devoir
06 Août 2024
Le Premier ministre Ousmane Sonko a critiqué le port du voile pour ne pas s’aligner sur les valeurs laïques du Sénégal et son impact sur la société sénégalaise. Tout en reconnaissant les meilleurs élèves du Sénégal, il a déclenché un débat en abordant le port du foulard islamique dans les écoles francophones. Sa réponse à la question d’un élève voilé sur les défis auxquels font face les élèves pour s’adapter au programme scolaire traditionnel a souligné l’importance de l’inclusivité. Cette controverse représente les caractéristiques distinctes de la laïcité sénégalaise telles qu’elles sont décrites dans la constitution, qui présente une perméabilité notable entre le domaine politique et religieux
Le Monde
08 Septembre 2024
L’équipe d’animation pastorale (EAP) de la paroisse Saint-Maur de la source vive a concocté une journée de détente et de prière pour les particuliers afin de découvrir le patrimoine religieux des églises de Dun-sur-Meuse et du Mont-devant-Sassey. La manifestation vise à offrir un environnement paisible et réfléchi aux participants pour explorer l’importance historique et architecturale de ces églises, offrant une occasion unique de se connecter avec le patrimoine religieux de la région.
L'Est Republicain
11 Novembre 2024
Libye : le ministre Trabelsi réfléchit à l’obligation du port du voile pour consolider son consensus
Imad Trabelsi, le ministre de l’Intérieur du gouvernement d’unité nationale libyen à Tripoli, a annoncé son intention de rétablir la "police morale", ce qui soulève des discussions importantes sur l’intersection entre religion et laïcité dans le pays. Ses mesures proposées comprennent l’encouragement des femmes à porter le hijab et la réglementation des interactions sociales entre les hommes et les femmes, reflétant une poussée vers les normes islamiques dans la vie publique. Cette initiative soulève des préoccupations quant à l’érosion potentielle des valeurs et libertés laïques en Libye, suggérant une évolution vers un modèle de gouvernance plus islamique.
Nova News
06 Décembre 2024
Le ministre de l’Éducation, Bernard Drainville, a annoncé vendredi qu’il compte déposer un projet de loi visant à renforcer la laïcité dans les écoles du Québec. Cette initiative vient alors que les parlementaires se préparent pour leur congé des fêtes. Drainville a souligné l’importance des écoles publiques comme milieu laïque où les élèves peuvent apprendre et socialiser sans être soumis à la pression de leurs croyances religieuses. La proposition souligne l’engagement à maintenir le caractère laïque du système d’éducation au Québec.
Le Soleil
13 Octobre 2024
Anne Genetet, la nouvelle Ministre de l'Éducation Nationale a rédigé un rapport sur les atteintes à la laïcité dans les écoles en France. Elle se préoccupe du nombre élevé d'agressions à la laïcité perpétrées dans les écoles, qui dépasse les 800 en un an.
La Croix
19 Avril 2025
Cet article examine la vigile pascale et le baptême en France de plus de 10 000 adultes. L'augementation du baptême en France renforce l'importance de respecter la laïcité.
La Croix
06 Mai 2025
Emmanuel Macron soutient la laïcité et interprète la loi 1905 comme une revendication identitaire, en prétendant la laïciser dans la société. Le Président demande à chacun de devenir des ambassadeurs de la laïcité et de défendre l'unité et la liberté.
BFMTV
07 Juin 2025
Un collège de Nice a décidé de décaler l'épreuve orale du brevet pour l'Aïd. La controverse a commencé lorsque plusieurs personnes ont exprimé leur mécontentement face au fait que le collège ne respecte pas la loi sur la laïcité à l'école.
Nice Matin
07 Juillet 2025
Le gouvernement du Québec se penche sur les mesures prises par les collèges Vanier et Dawson. Une demande a été publié pour analyser les pratiques d'accommodements religieux dans les établissements d'enseignment supérieur. Le rapport d'enquête sur les collèges n'en fait aucune mention sur la question des locaux de prière.
La Presse
18 Août 2025
La piscine municipale de Dieulefit a décidé l'introduire une interdiction sur le port du burkini pour renforcer le respect de la laïcité. L'interdiction a été introduit aprés un usager de la piscine municipale de Dieulefit a partagé des photos avec plusieurs femmes portant le burkini.
La Dauphine
01 Septembre 2025
Le gouvernement Legault envisage l'interdiction de prier en public comme un moyen d'affirmer la laïcité. Les protestataires ont prié devant le campement installé sur le campus de l'Université McGill en 2024. D'après le gouvernement, interdire la prière renforcera les valeurs d'un État démocratique et les valeurs laïques.
Radio Canada
09 Octobre 2025
L'Italie a décidé de bannir le port du voile intégral et de la burqa dans tous les lieux publics, dans le but de combattre le'séparatisme islamique'.
L'Express
11 Novembre 2025
En mars 2026, la Cour suprême du Canada prévoit de s'occuper de la contestation de la Loi 21, la Loi sur la laïcité de l'État du Québec. La décision va être rendue quelques mois avant l'élection provinciale au Québec.
La Presse
04 Décembre 2025
Le crucifix dans l'hôtel de ville de Québec sera retiré d'ici Noël. Le symbole religieux sera enlevé pour se conformer au principe de laïcité, et sera entreposé dans une collection d’objets historiques.
La Presse
13 Janvier 2026
Président Emmanuel Macron a invité des chefs religieux au palais de l’Élysée. Pour la conférence nationale sur les actes antireligieux. Cette initiative encourage les liens avec les dirigeants religieux et met en lumière l'impact de la laïcité.
La Croix
03 Février 2026
Plus de 300 enseignants de divers cégeps anglophones rejettent la loi 9 pour avoir des effets discriminatoires. La loi 9 sur le renforcement de la laïcité au Québec étend l'interdiction pour le personnel et les beneficiares d'un service de se presenter à visage couvert dans les garderies subventionnées, les cégeps et les universités.
Le Devoir
13 mars 2026
Amira Elghawaby, ancienne représentante spéciale du Canada continue de s'opposer à la loi 21 sur la laïcité malgré l'abolition de son poste pour lutter contre le racisme et la haine au Canada.
Le Devoir
02 avril 2026
Jean-François Roberge estime que le renforcement de la laïcité à l'espace public va supporter les principes de la loi 21. Le nouvel renforcement interdit toutes pratiques religieuses collectives dans la rue et le port de signes religieux aux éducateurs des garderies et aux employés des écoles privées.
Le Journal du Québec
05 mai 2026
Sur la Côte d’Azur, le collectif « Ainsi soit-il le 06 » installe des croix géantes pour marquer le territoire de symboles chrétiens à travers toute la France. Depuis plusieurs mois, les signes religieux se multiplient dans les sommets des reliefs malgré l’influence de la laïcité.
HuffPost
09 juin 2026
Le juge en chef de la Cour suprême du Canada affirme une décision dans la cause sur la Loi sur la laïcité de l'État du Québec pourrait étre rendue avant l'élection provinciale.
La Presse
03 Juillet 2026
Le vendredi 3 juillet, la Conférence des religieux et religieuses de France (Corref) et la Miviludes ont officialisé leur partenariat par le biais d'une convention pour lutter contre les dérives sectaires et pour promouvoir la laïcité.
France Info
12 Août 2026
L'acceptance du burkini à la piscine des Marécottes remet le débat sur le port des vetements religieux au centre du la controverse. Ce debat va rebondir au Grand Conseil valaisan après le site internet a indiqué que le port du burkini est permit dans sa piscine naturelle.
Le Nouvelliste
11 septembre 2026
L'Union du clergé sénégalais tient sa 48e assemblée générale à Tambacounda (14-18 septembre 2026) pour renforcer son autonomie financière. Environ 200 prêtres participent à des ateliers sur les coopératives et l'économie solidaire.
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From schools to the Olympics, how France’s staunch secularism affects religion in public life | 23/05/2024 | Toronto Star | This article explains the impact of France's secularism on religion in public life. It highlights the presence of signs of faith in multicultural areas like Paris and Marseille and in small villages in the French countryside in light of the growing concern of Muslim communities and the headscarves among Muslim women. |
France is proud of its secularism. But struggles grow in this approach to faith, school, integration | 23/05/2024 | News Press Now | This article describes France's struggles with its secularism, particularly to the ban on hijabs for athletes at the upcoming Paris Olympics. The debate centers on the place of religion in public life and the integration of France's Muslim population. |
Some priests blame atheists for catastrophic floods in southern Brazil | 22/05/2024 | Crux | This article describes how some Christian leaders in South Brazil are trying to connect human behaviour to severe storms despite the increasing secularism in the area. Evangelical pastors have shared videos on social media claiming that Madonna's concert was a satanic ritual, using scenes of her desecrating Christian symbols as evidence. This highlights the ongoing influence of Christianity in Brazil, even as secularism grows. |
Why Modi’s Hindu nationalism is a harder sell in India’s south | 21/05/2024 | Radio Canada | This article explains the recent political activities in India concerning secularism and Islam. It focuses on Prime Minister Modi's visit to Hyderabad and the BJP's campaigning in the southern states. Modi's speech, which incorporated mantras from Hindu scripture, emphasized his vision of an empowered national identity. According to Muslim citizens, this poses concerns about the secular stance and the potential negative impact of Modi's targeted remarks during the election. |
Majority of people in Scotland have no religion, census shows | 21/05/2024 | The Guardian | This article discusses the results of the latest Scottish census 2022, revealing a significant shift in religious identity and ethnic diversity in Scotland. The census data shows that 51% of the population reported they belonged to no religion, marking the first time secular attitudes have surpassed religious affiliation. The Church of Scotland, once dominant, experienced a drastic decrease in its followers while the number of Catholics also declined. This census indicates a more diverse and secular Scotland. |
We must stop ignoring the elephant in the (religious) court room | 20/05/2024 | National Secular Society | This article describes a panel with Dr. Samia Bano, Rabbi Jonathan Romain, and Professor Russell Sandberg, experts in religious traditions and secular values. The panellists discussed the influence of Sharia councils providing services and courts handling divorce refusals in relation to religion, shedding light on the nature of the process. |
The resilience of religion | 20/05/2024 | Herald Malaysia Online | The article explains the historical significance of secularism and the dominant role of religion in shaping societies. It highlights how traditional societies were unified by a dominant religion, such as Christian Europe's obedience to the Pope and the adoration of the Mother Goddess in the Indian subcontinent. It also relates to the current state of religion in Malaysia and how the authority of the Catholic Church remains undermined, leading to a desire for a reformed religion. |
PM Modi Says Opposition Plays Communal, Casteist Politics In Garb Of Secularism | 19/05/2024 | NDTV | This article describes how Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded to the opposition's allegations of communal politics during an interview with NDTV. He accused the opposition of engaging in communal politics. Modi expressed his determination to provide benefits without considering community, caste, or other divisive factors. |
Modi hurt sentiments of Hindus with ‘Ram temple demolition’ comments: MLC Jeevan Reddy | 18/05/2024 | The Hindu | This article describes the tensions between upholding secular values and religion in India. Congress MLC T. Jeevan Reddy's response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement regarding the Ram temple, criticizing his claim that the Congress party would demolish the Ram temple with bulldozers, calling it blasphemous and hurtful to the sentiments of Hindus and those who believe in the Hindu faith. |
Controversy erupts as Mumbai college bans hijab, other religious attire | 18/05/2024 | Siasat Daily | This article describes the controversy surrounding a Mumbai college's ban on hijabs and other religious attire. The college's management claims the prohibition aims to improve campus placements and instill 'etiquette' among students. The dress code notice, effective from June 2024, prohibits burqas, niqabs, hijabs, and any religious identifiers inside the college. |
Belgian school religious symbol ban does not breach rights: top court | 17/05/2024 | Qantara | This article describes the ruling of a top European court on a Belgian regional ban on religious symbols in schools. The ban, in place since 2009 in the Flemish Community, prohibits wearing outward signs of religious affiliation. Three young Muslim women appealed to the European Court of Human Rights, arguing for freedom of religion after being forbidden from wearing the Islamic headscarf at Flemish Community schools. The court ruled that the ban does not breach children's rights, stating that it does not inherently contradict the European Convention on Human Rights. |
Muslim professionals quit 'hostile' France in silent brain drain | 17/05/2024 | France 24 | This article examines a new study that sheds light on the departure of highly qualified French citizens from Muslim backgrounds, often the children of immigrants, in a quiet brain drain from France. They are now seeking opportunities abroad in cities such as London, New York, Montreal, or Dubai due to experiences of discrimination and alienation. |
India grants first citizenships under new law criticised for discriminating against Muslims | 16/05/2024 | Yahoo | This article describes how India has granted citizenship to the first batch of people under a controversial new law criticized for discriminating against Muslims. The citizenship was granted to 14 people amid ongoing general elections, while protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) continued in Bangladesh-bordering states. The law, a key promise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) allows refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan belonging to minority religious groups to apply for Indian citizenship. |
India’s parliament has fewer Muslims as strength of Modi’s party grows | 15/05/2024 | Toronto Star | This article explains how Prime Minister Narendra Modi's increasing political successes over the past decade have prioritized the interests of India's Hindu majority. It highlights the diminishing political influence of India's 200 million Muslims and the escalating tensions between Hindus and Muslims under Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, which promotes a Hindu-nationalist ideology. The decreasing number of Muslims in the Indian parliament has raised concerns about the secular values promoted in India. |
A Dutch anti-Islam party says it’s brokered a provisional coalition deal for a hard-right government | 15/05/2024 | Toronto Star | This article discusses the issue of anti-Islamism in conjunction with secularism. Geert Wilders, a prominent anti-Islam figure, and three other Dutch party leaders have reached a preliminary coalition agreement for a far-right government in another European Union country. The increasing presence of far-right and populist parties in multiple governments across the 27-nation bloc is a cause for concern in the upcoming European Parliament election from June 6-9 and secular values. |
National Secular Society: Northern Ireland churches reject poll which finds more than two in three English teachers oppose school worship | 14/05/2024 | News Letter | The article discusses a survey about teachers objecting to daily worship in English schools and the response from local churches in Northern Ireland. According to the survey, over two-thirds of senior leaders in English state schools do not support the law requiring daily acts of collective school worship. The main Protestant denominations in Northern Ireland argued that this survey has little relevance to Northern Ireland. In England, schools are legally mandated to conduct daily acts of collective worship, which should be "wholly or mainly of a broadly Christian character." |
Why secularism is dying in India and beyond | 13/05/2024 | Times of India | This article discusses the increasing religiosity across the religious spectrum in India, Europe, and the US. It highlights the rise of religiosity and a decline in the number of individuals professing a lack of faith, leading to concerns about secularism. |
Turkey: Secularist opposition leader is against removal of Arabic signs in cities | 13/05/2024 | Middle East Eye | This article describes how Turkey's main opposition leader, the Republican People's Party (CHP), emphasized the importance of not targeting Arabic banners and signs in local municipalities under their party's control. He warned that singling out Arabic could be insensitive to devout Muslims and spark controversy regarding other foreign languages. |
Our striking divide | 12/05/2024 | Geo TV | This article explores the social and political divides in Pakistan's society, focusing on their growing visibility. It describes the conservative nature of Pakistan's society, a significant departure from the secular vision of the country's founder, Muhammad Ali Jinnah. |
Election 2024 and the politics of anti-Muslim discourse | 11/05/2024 | Deccan Herald | This article explains the BJP's strategy for the 2024 election, focusing on the use of anti-Muslim rhetoric to discredit the Opposition's agenda and appeal to its core supporters. It emphasizes the party's reliance on anti-Muslim discourse to solidify its position and influence the upcoming election. |
Turkey converts second Byzantine Church into Mosque after Hagia Sophia | 11/05/2024 | The Khaama Press | This article discusses Turkey's choice to repurpose the fourth-century "Chora" church in Istanbul into a mosque, which is the second significant conversion of a religious site during Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s presidency. The first conversion took place in 2020 when Erdogan changed the renowned Hagia Sophia church from a museum to a mosque. These decisions have sparked significant criticism and debate regarding secular values. |
Support INDIA bloc to save secularism in India, Yechury urges voters | 09/05/2024 | The Hindu | This article examines how voters support the INDIA bloc to preserve secularism in India. Sitaram Yechury, the general secretary of CPI(M), expressed concerns about the potential threat to secularism if the BJP led by Narendra Modi regained power and encouraged people to vote for the INDIA bloc to protect the country's secular values. |
Be a Mensch: Healing the Secular-Religious Rift in Israel | 09/05/2024 | Jewish Link | This article discusses Be A Mensch (BAM) and their efforts to bridge the secular-religious divide in Israel. Former IDF chiefs of staff believe that internal solidarity is a greater threat than external conflicts. Public opinion also supports this, with 65% of respondents identifying the secular conflict as the most significant threat to Israel’s internal solidarity. |
Unity in diversity: Pakistan's interfaith journey | 08/05/2024 | Pakistan Observer | This article highlights the recent "Exchange on Inter-Faith Harmony" in Islamabad, which brought together individuals from various religious communities to promote acceptability, inclusion, and tolerance. It also outlines the necessary steps, including reviewing education curricula, highlighting religious similarities, focusing on youth, revising laws, and launching a behaviour change campaign to achieve interfaith harmony in Pakistan. |
African parliamentarians vouch for religious and cultural values | 08/05/2024 | Monitor | This article discusses the support of African parliamentarians for religious and cultural values. It highlights the importance of these values and their impact on African societies, as well as the role of parliamentarians in upholding and promoting these values and the reasons behind their advocacy. |
India votes in third phase of national elections as Modi escalates his rhetoric against Muslims | 07/05/2024 | The Canadian Press | This article discusses the ongoing Indian election, in which millions of voters across 93 constituencies are casting their ballots. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has intensified his campaign, using polarizing language in speeches targeting the Muslim minority. |
"Secularism Doesn't Mean You Deny Your Own Religion" Jaishankar | 05/05/2024 | Asian News International | This article describes how India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, recently addressed issues related to secularism and foreign policy during his election campaign for the BJP party. He explained that secularism means respect for all religions and does not imply denying one's own religion or culture. The minister emphasized that India has a rich history, culture, and tradition should be respected and acknowledged. |
Congress is playing with fire by attempting Hindu-Muslim divide: Rajnath Singh | 05/05/2024 | Dev Discourse | This article explains how the current Home Minister of India is criticizing Rahul Gandhi's lack of passion and accusing Congress of inciting Hindu-Muslim tensions for electoral gain. He predicted that the NDA (National Democratic Alliance) would remain committed to the Constitution. He denounced Congress's alleged fear-mongering and misinformation, particularly regarding Constitutional changes and the survival of secularism. |
Tracing The Journey Of Secularism | 05/05/2024 | Outlook India | This article discusses the book Secularism: How India Reshaped the Idea, written by political philosopher Nalini Rajan. The author defines secularism as the belief that the state, morals, education, etc. should be independent of religion. The book provides insights into India's secularism and how it has been reshaped over time. |
What would René Lévesque have thought of the use of the notwithstanding clause? | 04/05/2024 | Actual News Magazine | This article discusses the announcement by the Legault government to renew the use of derogation provisions of the Canadian and Quebec charters of rights and freedoms to protect the law on state secularism from challenges. The decision has caused an outcry from the Canadian legal community, who have opposed it for 40 years. |
Québec solidaire lays the foundations of its simplified "new program" | 04/05/2024 | Actual News Magazine | This article describes how Quebec's political party, Québec Solidaire (QS), plans to simplify its political program. The party members will meet to discuss the "Saguenay Declaration," which will serve as the basis for refreshing the party's ideas. The "Saguenay Declaration" emphasizes QS's commitment to interculturalism, with French as the common language. The document also highlights that a united government would reaffirm the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms, which the Legault government plans to amend to protect the Law on State Secularism legally. The declaration aims to lay the groundwork for the renewal of QS's political program and outlines some of the party's priorities for the future. |
Indian Army: A Vanguard of Secularism in Action | 04/05/2024 | Financial Press | This article discusses the Indian Army's commitment to secularism and inclusivity. The Army is known for embodying the principles of unity, diversity, and secularism within India, with officers of various faiths participating in rituals and ceremonies associated with different religions. This commitment is a remarkable testament to the Army's dedication to promoting inclusivity and fostering unity in a diverse and pluralistic society. |
Quebec asks France for tips on applying secularism laws in education system | 03/05/2024 | Montreal Gazette | This article describes how Quebec Education Minister Jean-François Roberge has requested a meeting with the French Minister of the Interior, Gérald Darmanin, to learn about France's "best practices" on implementing state secularism. Roberge's letter to Darmanin states that although Quebec's secularism model is not as strict as France's, there is much to learn from the French experience, especially in education. The request comes after the Coalition Avenir Québec government adopted Bill 52, which renews the use of the Constitution's notwithstanding clause to shield Bill 21 from court challenges for another five years. |
Turkey’s main opposition party protests new education curriculum as political, reactionary | 03/05/2024 | Turkish Minute | This article explains how a group of lawmakers from Turkey's main opposition, the Republican People's Party (CHP), protested against the Ministry of Education's new curriculum. The lawmakers argue that the new curriculum is a political text reflecting reactionary views rather than an educational program. They issued a press statement rejecting the new curriculum for its alleged attempt to undermine secularism and erase the revolutions of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey. |
Naveen Patnaik’s Support for Modi Negates Madhusudan Das, Biju Patnaik’s Secular Vision | 02/05/2024 | The Wire | This article explains how Indian statesman Naveen Patnaik supports Modi's vision for secularism. Patnaik has faced criticism for speaking on the importance of avoiding religious debates. |
The Law on Secularism once again protected by the exemption provision | 02/05/2024 | Actual News Magazine | This article explains how the Liberal Party of Quebec (PLQ) and Québec solidaire (QS) have voted against renewing the exemption provision that would have protected the Law on State Secularism from legal challenges for another five years. Québec's Prime Minister, François Legault, criticized this decision, stating that it represents an abandonment of powers. Members of the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) and the Parti Québécois (PQ) supported maintaining the provision. Legault suggests that this vote creates a division between the political parties in Quebec, with the nationalist camp on one side and the camp abandoning Quebec's powers on the other. |
Rising Hindu nationalism leaves Muslims fearful in India’s holy city | 01/05/2024 | The Saudi Gazette | This article describes the increasing tensions between the Hindu and Muslim communities in Varanasi, Narendra Modi's constituency. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Modi, is criticized for working towards transforming India into a predominantly Hindu nation. Due to this, the Muslim community is apprehensive of facing stricter restrictions if Modi is re-elected. |
What does the faith school shake-up mean for Anglicans? | 01/05/2024 | The Spectator | This article discusses the recent decision of the UK government to allow new faith schools to have an entirely religious selection process. It explores why faith schools evoke strong emotions, noting that schools are small versions of society where the secularism of our culture can be restricted. With this decision, the current rule that a new faith school can only select half its pupils on religious grounds has been overturned. However, this has raised concerns that it could weaken the schools' religious character. |
Quebec Bill 21: more groups join Supreme Court bid | 01/05/2024 | CityNews | This article focuses on the NCCM and CCLA's appeal to the Supreme Court, challenging Quebec's Bill 21. The main issue is the use of the notwithstanding clause to shield the law from Charter challenges. The groups argue that the law discriminates against minority groups and sets a precedent for violating fundamental rights and freedoms. |
What Muslims can do to blunt BJP’s divisive politics | 01/05/2024 | The Times of India | This article discusses the tension within the community in India, highlighting that they have not benefitted from the conservative leadership and the Congress' secularism. |
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L’Observatoire vendéen de la laïcité reproche le caractère religieux du baptême de la vedette de la gendarmerie | 02/12/2025 | Ouest France | Cet article explique comment l'observatoire vendéen de la laïcité réagit aux allures de cérémonie religieuse. |
Discours haineux: Ottawa s’entend avec le Bloc pour mettre fin à l’exception religieuse | 01/12/2025 | Le Journal du Québec | Cet article examine comment le débat sur mettre fin à l'exemption religieuse au discours haineux inscrite dans le Code criminel canadien. |
Atteintes à la laïcité : «On entre dans une certaine forme de guerre des religions», estime Aurore Bergé | 30/11/2025 | Europe 1 | Cet article examines les atteintes à la laïcité et la tension avec les religions. |
Une chapelle pourra maintenir ses messes sur le campus de l’Université Laval | 29/11/2025 | La Presse | Cet article explique comment une chapelle pourra maintenir sesa messes sur le campus de l'Université Laval. |
Mise à jour économique, laïcité et crise au PLQ: le Défi de l’info du 28 novembre | 28/11/2025 | Le Devoir | Cet article examine la nouvelle loi qui renforce la laïcité. |
Que retenir du nouveau projet de loi sur la laïcité de la CAQ? | 27/11/2025 | Le Devoir | Cet article le nouveau projet de la loi sur la laïcité de la CAQ. |
Des musulmans et des catholiques dénoncent la neutralité religieuse dans l'espace public | 28/11/2025 | Radio Canada | Cet article examine comment les communautés musulmane et catholique dénoncent la neutralité religieuse dans l'espace public. |
« Où qu'on se tourne, la porte se ferme », s'attristent des étudiantes voilées | 29/11/2025 | Radio Canada | Cet article examine comment la décision du gouvernement de la CAQ oblige les étudiantes voilées à remettre leur plans d'études et de carrière en question. |
Renforcement de la laïcité au Québec : Tout ce qu'il faut savoir sur la nouvelle loi | 27/11/2025 | MSN | Cet article examine le renforcement de la laïcité dans les écoles publiques et contre les prières publiques. |
Face à la laïcité 2.0: les opposants doivent changer de discours | 26/11/2025 | Le Journal de Montréal | Cet article examine comment les prétendues atteintes aux libertés individuelles que ses opposants associent à la loi 21. |
Les fissures du Parti libéral du Québec | 25/11/2025 | Radio Canada | Cet article examine comment le gouvernement Legault renforce la loi sur la laïcité de l'État. |