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.
Le APS (Sénégal)
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Türkiye At Crossroads: An Analogy For Indian Politics | 07/04/2024 | Kashmir Times | This article describes the mayoral elections in Turkey have revealed a result that suggests PresidentTayyip Erdogan's influence is decreasing. The importance of local elections in the country has been highlighted, with mayors hold a similar political weight to chief ministers in regions like India, and Pakistan. |
Geopolitics is impacted by faith-based conflicts | 06/04/2024 | The Weekly Voice | This article describes how religion is playing a significant role in global politics, with the rise of Islamic radicalism, the Israel-Hamas conflict, and the political opposition of Iran, China, and Russia to the US. According to critics, this trend could be harmful in the future, and it is essential to consolidate a democratic world order that prioritizes human rights, universal values, and economic advancement. |
SC stays Allahabad HC order striking down UP Madarsa Act, 2004 | 05/04/2024 | The Weekly Voice | This article delves into the conflict between the Supreme Court and the Allahabad High Court, as the former has stayed the latter's ruling to invalidate the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004. The Supreme Court's decision, made on April 5 by a bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud, is a significant development in the ongoing debate over secular policies in India. |
Pellerin: Benoît Pelletier was everything a responsible politician should be | 05/04/2024 | Ottawa Citizen | This article explores the politics of Benoît Pelletier and his efforts to fight for the rights of francophones across the country. The politician has been described as advancing the interests of Quebec as its nation without having a constitutional separation from the rest of Canada. |
How Soccer Reveals Different Meanings Of ‘Secular’ In France And The US | 04/04/2024 | Religion Unplugged | This article explores how "secular" has become vague and lost its precise meaning in the public sphere. French authorities are denying Muslim soccer players accommodation for Ramadan fasting due to concerns over preserving the country's view on secularism. |
Muslims in India's most-populous state protest ban on madrasas | 03/04/2024 | Voices of America | This article describes the recent debate over India’s most populous state protest ban on madrasas, religious places of observance for Muslim communities. |
How will the local elections in Turkey affect the Middle East? | 02/04/2024 | The Jerusalem Post | This article explains Turkey's recent elections where voters chose between AKP's religious right-wing politics and secular nationalist parties. AKP, with roots in the Muslim Brotherhood, has traditionally been popular in central Turkey. However, far-right nationalist parties like MHP now challenge its dominance. This municipal election has created uncertainty, increasing the need for secular government according to citizens. |
Quebecers’ last chance | 02/04/2024 | Actual News Magazine | This article describes the debate over Bill 21, the law of secularism, and Bill 101, the language law, in relation to French-speaking individuals becoming a minority. |
Islamism is dead in Erdogan’s Turkey | 02/04/2024 | MSN | This article sheds light on the ongoing and heated debate in Turkey over the balance between secularism and Islamic influence. The country’s political path, with its uncertain future and the opinions of its citizens, continues to be a subject of intense discussion. |
Asaduddin Owaisi reacts to Supreme Court refusing to stop Hindu prayers in Gyanvapi mosque: ‘Constrained to remind…’ | 01/04/2024 | Hindustan Times | This article discusses a recent Supreme Court ruling that upheld the lower court's decision to permit Hindu prayers in the southern cellar of the Gyanvapi mosque. The Places of Worship Act enforces a non-negotiable obligation to uphold secularism, as mandated by the Indian constitution. However, this ruling has resulted in increased tension between India's Muslim and Hindu communities regarding religious practices, which continues to be debated. |
Places of Worship Act imposes non-derogable obligation towards commitment to secularism | 01/04/2024 | The Indian Express | |
Ekrem Imamoğlu, the Istanbul mayor emerging as likely challenger to Erdoğan | 31/03/2024 | The Guardian | This article describes how Ekrem Imamoglu won in the CHP elections. His promise to deliver democracy, freedom, secularism, equality and solidarity has provided comfort for citizens who fear the implementation of religion in all social parts of society. |
Catholic bishop in Kerala urges faithful to vote for candidates who can protect secularism | 31/03/2024 | The Hindu | This article describes how the Catholic bishop is urging citizens to vote for candidates who will work to protect secularism in the Lok Sabha elections in Kerela. |
Nothing but secularism': French union backs school chief in hijab row | 30/03/2024 | Agence France Presse | This article describes how France’s top union of school principals is firm on upholding the principle of secularism, especially after death threats were made to a headmaster who had instructed a student wearing the veil to remove it before entering the premises of the school. The headmaster resigned, and a debate over secularism in schools began. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal promises to protect both teachers and secularism. |
Quebec Court of Appeal validates CAQ’s discriminatory “state secularism” law | 29/03/2024 | World Socialite | This article criticizes Quebec’s Bill 21 and Quebec’s Court of Appeal’s ruling. It describes its mandates against the Charter as discriminatory in nature. |
Religion in France gives some of today's youth 'a sense of meaning that society is failing to give' | 29/03/2024 | France 24 | This article examines the challenges to secularism in France, which has been considered a universal value of French society for nearly 80 years. Some French citizens perceive secularism as discriminatory and an attack on their values. French youth are starting to view freedom of expression as a personal experience rather than a collective one. This raises questions about whether religious expression and symbols can be included in freedom of expression in public spaces or if the French Constitution requires freedom from religion in French society. |
Uproar in France after school hijab row: French 'laïcité' explained | 28/03/2024 | France 24 | This article is about the recent resignation of a Paris school principal who received death threats after asking a student to remove her Muslim veil on the premises. The incident has sparked a debate about French secularism, a hot-button issue in the country, which is home to Europe's largest Muslim community. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has defended French secularism in"the wake of the controversy. |
French school principal’s resignation over headscarf death threats sparks uproar | 27/03/2024 | France 24 | This article reports on the resignation of a French school principal due to death threats he received over a Muslim veil. The incident sparked outrage among French politicians from all political parties, who condemned it as an "Islamist" attack on education. The French Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, announced that the state would file a complaint against the student who falsely accused the headmaster of mistreatment during the incident. The incident highlights the issue of religious symbols in French schools and the challenges facing educators. |
Iranians Celebrate Norouz At Secular Sites Amid Mosque Closures | 26/03/2024 | Iran International | This article discusses how Norouz is celebrated in Iran, particularly amid mosque closures and during Ramadan. It also mentions the lack of separation between religion and state in Iran. Despite the government's encouragement to follow Ramadan traditions and avoid travelling, the Iranian population took advantage of the one-week Norouz holiday to visit the country's ancient and national monuments. |
Court ruling effectively outlaws Islamic schools in India’s most populous state | 25/03/2024 | Saudi Gazette | This article explains that the Allahabad High Court in the Indian State of Uttar Pradesh has banned Islamic schools by striking down the Madrasa Act of 2004, ordering the state government to transfer students enrolled in the Islamic system to mainstream schools. The court called the Madrasa Act of 2004 unconstitutional, stating that it violated the principle of Secularism, a part of the basic structure of the Constitution of India. The ruling can be appealed in the country's Supreme Court. |
Moscow attack raise fresh concerns for Paris Olympics | 25/03/2024 | France 24 | This article describes the security concerns for the Paris Olympics in the context of France's commitment to secularism. With France being a secular country, it has faced several incidences of attacks in recent years, and the authorities are taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety of participants and spectators at the Olympics. The pledge by the French Interior Minister to strengthen security measures indicates France's resolve to uphold secular values while ensuring public safety. |
The end of secularism in India? | 24/03/2024 | Pakistan Today | This article explains India's current political and social values. The Indian Constitution declares India a secular, sovereign, and socialist republic that values justice, equality, and liberty. However, the country is currently moving towards Hindu Nationalist values, which exhibit anti-Muslim rhetoric and disregard for minority groups. |
Allahabad HC scraps UP madrasa law: ‘Shift students to govt schools’ | 23/03/2024 | Hindustan Times | This article explains how Allahabad HC's decision to declare the UP Madarsa Education Act, 2004, unconstitutional will impact students' decision to move into regular schools. Many students contest this idea despite the court finding that the Act violates secularism. |
Violates secularism': High Court nixes Uttar Pradesh madrassa Act | 23/03/2024 | The Times of India | This article discusses the recent ruling of the Allahabad High Court, which declared the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madrassa Education Act, 2004, unconstitutional with the principle of secularism and concerning its scheme and purpose. Certain minority groups are contesting this decision as it has had many implications for them. |
France Football Federation Under Fire for Ramadan Rules | 22/03/2024 | Time | This article discusses the recent controversy surrounding France's soccer governing body, the French Football Federation, over its reported policy prohibiting Muslim athletes from fasting during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan while at the national team's training camp. The French Football Federation argues that this policy aligns with the French legal principle of laïcité, which aims to maintain strict mandates of secularism. |
Religion in modern Ireland: a patchwork of faiths old and new? | 21/03/2024 | The Irish Catholic | This article explores the significance of religion in modern Ireland and how it has changed over the years. The editors of a new handbook on religion in Ireland argue that the country's association with religious devotion is increasingly seen as a thing of the past. However, they emphasize the role of religion in society, politics, and secularism. |
Supreme Court ends long-running legal spat over prayer at Calgary private school | 21/03/2024 | The Canadian Press | This article reports on the recent Supreme Court decision not to hear the appeal in the long-standing legal battle involving a Calgary private school accused of discriminating against two Muslim students regarding prayer space. The school president, Neil Webber, expressed disappointment at the decision and stated that the school would comply with the financial penalty imposed by the Alberta Court of Appeal. |
The Heart of India’s Constitutional Values | 20/03/2024 | Kashmir Life | This article describes the role of secularism in India's national cohesion amidst its diverse cultural, linguistic, and religious plurality. It also describes Nalini Rajan's newly launched book on secularism in India and how it has influenced the country's socio-political landscape. |
Finally Justice For Victims of Religious Persecution | 19/03/2024 | Organizer | This article describes the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) recently implemented in India after the country became more secular. The new law enables individuals who have faced persecution in their home countries to apply for Indian citizenship. This includes people from various minority groups such as Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs, Jains, Christians, as well as nationals from Muslim-majority countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. |
Indian Elections and so-called secularism | 18/03/2024 | Pakistan Today | This article discusses the scrutiny faced by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a political Indian party, due to its alleged involvement in incidents perceived as discriminatory or antagonistic towards minority communities. These events have sparked debate about the party's commitment to secularism, religious tolerance, and inclusive governance. |
Family, community, are key to overcoming secularism, pope says | 18/03/2024 | The Catholic Sun | This article highlights Pope Francis' call for the Catholic Church to invest in families and other forms of community to overcome the rupture that has been established in the transmission of faith due to decades of rising secularism. On March 15, the pope emphasized the urgent need to recover relationships between families to prevent secularism from dividing them. |
Latin Catholic Church’s call for action against religious intolerance has political ramifications for opposing fronts in Kerala | 17/03/2024 | The Hindu | This article highlights the call for the laity to observe performative acts of prayer and fasting on March 22 as a benign protest against religious bigotry. This form of social action is a response to the growing incidents of religious intolerance and discrimination in society. Individuals can promote peaceful coexistence and demonstrate their commitment to religious harmony by engaging in these acts. |
Minority communities in Canada’s Quebec slam ‘discriminatory’ secularism law: ‘I feel alienated’ | 16/03/2024 | South China Morning Post | This article describes the differing opinions surrounding Quebec's secularism law, which bans public sector employees from wearing religious items at work. Many minority groups plan to take their fight to the Supreme Court after a judge refuses to quash Bill 21. The law has been heavily criticized for being discriminatory, leaving minority communities feeling alienated. Amrit Kaur, a devout Sikh, vows to keep fighting for her rights as a Quebecer. |
Law 21 and Islamophobia, rethinking our policies in the light of living together and solidarity | 15/03/2024 | Actual News Magazine | This article analyzes the impact of Law 21 on the secularism of the State, which the Quebec Court of Appeal has confirmed. The court's decision has sparked a public debate on how this law is affecting specific religious communities, including Sikhs, Jews, and Muslims. |
Diaba Konaté loves France. But a hijab ruling stops her playing there | 15/03/2024 | The Guardian | This article discusses the banning of religious hijab in the sport of basketball by the French Federation of Basketball. Diaba Konate and other basketball players have raised concerns about this ban, as it prevents them from playing if they wear the hijab in France due to the country's secular law. |
Embracing our tradition is how we preserve Quebec | 15/03/2024 | The Hub | The article discusses the shift in Quebec politics from the old cleavage between federalists and sovereignists to the new opposition in the form of the identity question related to secularism. Language, secularism, and immigration have taken center stage in the political rivalry, leaving little space for rational compromise. |
In France, abortion rights and hijab bans highlight a double standard on women’s rights | 14/03/2024 | The Conversation | This article describes how the French parliament has recently passed a law in favour of the right to abortion in the country's constitution. However, the parliament has also reinforced the hijab ban, which has sparked criticism from many people who view it as a double standard. The ban imposes restrictions on the hijab-wearing girls and women belonging to different minority groups due to secular law. The hijab ban in France continues to be debated. |
Algerian filmmakers who offend 'national values' and religion threatened with jail | 13/03/2024 | Le Monde | This article sheds light on the challenges Algerian filmmakers face who attempt to incorporate national values and religious themes into their films, which the need for parliament does not support. As a result, the country has enacted a law that prohibits the film industry from creating and producing films that touch on these sensitive topics, and those who do so face the threat of imprisonment. |
Rising Islamophobia in France and across Europe appears alarming - official | 13/03/2024 | Trend News Agency | This article explains the growing concern over the rising Islamophobia in France and throughout Europe. The escalation of Islamophobia is a result of the functionality of religions in society. |
"End-of-life" bill raises concerns among religious leaders in France | 13/03/2024 | La Croix International | This article discusses the recent end-of-life bill in France, which has raised concerns among religious leaders. The law is being opposed by Jewish, Protestant, and Muslim authorities due to the ethical implications of assisting someone in ending their life. This has sparked a debate on the intersection of secularism and religion in legislative policies in France. |
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38 % des Français musulmans "approuvent tout ou partie des positions islamistes", selon un sondage Ifop | 17/11/2025 | Marianne | Cet article explique un sondage sur les positions islamistes. |
Québec brime l’autonomie des syndicats, selon l’APPM | 16/11/2025 | Le Devoir | Cet article examine comment l'alliance des professeures et professeurs de Montréal critique le régime syndical québécois. |
Iran: le chef du pouvoir judiciaire ordonne plus de fermeté contre le non-respect du port du voile | 15/11/2025 | RFI | Cet article examine comment le chef du pouvoir judicaire en Iran ordonne le respect du voile islamique. |
Non, le Portugal n'a pas interdit toutes les pratiques islamiques | 14/11/2025 | Euro News | Cet article examine l'interdiction du niqab et du burqa au Portugal. |
Le projet d’interdiction du voile révèle une dérive "illibérale", selon une rabbine | 13/11/2025 | Nouvelle Lobe | Cet article examine comment une rabbine pense que l'interdiction du voile démontre une dérive illibérale en France. |
Musulmanes québécoises photographiées à leur insu: «Une femme voilée n’est pas une islamiste radicale» | 12/11/2025 | Le Journal du Québec | Cet article examine la controversé sur des femmes musulmanes québécoises qui ont été photographiées à leur insu. |
Montée de l’islam radical au Québec: «On instrumentalise l’infime minorité d’une minorité», soutient une experte | 12/11/2025 | Le Journal du Québec | Cet article examine comment le discours du gouvernment du Québec sur l'islamisme. Plusieurs critiques pensent que ce discours est alarmiste. |
«Des adultes et des adolescentes font leur choix librement» : pour François Ruffin, le voile islamique n’est pas un outil de soumission de la femme | 10/11/2025 | Le Journal du Dimanche | Cet article examine le débat sur le voile islamique en France. |
Une appartenance sans droit de cité | 11/11/2025 | La Presse | Cet article examine le débat sur le Programme de l'expérience québécoise et la les valeurs laïques. |
La Cour suprême du Canada prévoit entendre l’appel en mars 2026 | 10/11/2025 | La Presse | 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. |
Qui sera le sauveur de notre patrimoine religieux? | 09/11/2025 | Le Soleil | Cet article examine l'anxiété sur le patrimoine religieux au Québec. |
Islamophobie en France : Bruno Retailleau qualifie le voile d’emblème « d’une idéologie islamiste » | 08/11/2025 | Anadolu Anjansi | Cet article examine comment ancien ministre de l'Intérieur, Bruno Retailleau, défend l'interdiction du port du voile dans des espaces publics. |