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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Title | Date | Journal | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
Religion, Secularism, and the Future of Liberalism | 12/03/2024 | The Objective Standard | This article describes how religion and secularism is impacting the future of liberalism. According to the author, the supporting ideas of religion and secular continue to be debated by classic liberalists. |
In Order To Survive, India Must Shun Hate | 12/03/2024 | Free Press Journal | This article discusses the decline of secularism in India and how the country still shows bias against other religions despite being defined by secularism. |
US Delegation Leaves Saudi Arabia Early Over Kippah Row | 12/03/2024 | Agency France | This article describes how the US delegation left Saudi Arabia after being asked to remove their Jewish head covering, called the kippah. The US delegates left to uphold their role as a government agency that promotes religious freedom. |
Ensure Muslim Women, Girls Can Play SportsOn International Women’s Day, Global Call to End Hijab Ban in French Basketball | 11/03/2024 | Turkish Journal | This article discusses the debate over the ban sports in France. The Sports and Rights Alliance have raised concerns for the equal opportunity and access to basketball for Muslim women who wear the Hijjab. France’s ban is understood to be discriminatory by many individuals in society. |
A Call for Women in India to Resist Anti-Women, Anti-Poor, Anti-Democratic Forces | 11/03/2024 | The Wire | This article describes how many communities in India are fighting the resistance to anti-oppression, anti-democratic and anti-women rhetoric as the influence of secularism continues to rise. |
INDIA bloc a bundle of groups making secularism a joke: Deve Gowda | 10/03/2024 | News 18 | This article describes former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda of the JD(S) party, who criticized the INDIA bloc on Saturday, accusing the group of mocking secularism. According to the JD (S) supremo and former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, India's advancement of secularism is lacking due to the different cases and developments that contradict core secular values. |
Malaysia’s Creeping Islamization | 10/03/2024 | Asia Sentinel | This article examines how Mohd Syahbuddin Hashim, a United Malays National Organization assemblyman, voted in favour of a motion to re-enact provisions of the Shariah criminal code that were recently declared unconstitutional by the Malaysian Federal Court. |
INDIA bloc a bundle of groups making secularism a joke | 09/03/2024 | Times of India | This article explains how many Indian politicians from TMC and DMK have criticized Indian secularism for being contradictory to its values. India's commitment to secularism remains questioned, with many skeptical about its influence. |
In many Western societies, Muslim women subjected to religious discrimination | 09/03/2024 | Trend News Agency | This article discusses the issue of religious discrimination faced by Muslim women in many Western societies, as highlighted by Aydin Safikhanli, the Head of the Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights of Azerbaijan. Safikhanli's comments underscore the need for continuous efforts to combat and address religious discrimination in all its forms. |
Sports alliance calls for end to hijab ban in French basketball | 09/03/2024 | Arab News | This article discusses the ban on hijabs in basketball in France, which has raised concerns about secularism. The French Federation of Basketball has reinforced its ban, citing a secular approach. However, the Sport and Rights Alliance argues that the ban violates international standards. The debate highlights the challenges faced by secular states in balancing religious freedom with state neutrality. |
Uniform Civil Code: Neither Necessary Nor Desirable | 09/03/2024 | Kashmir Observer | This article highlights that the Uttarakhand Assembly recently passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill. The bill proposes a uniform set of laws governing personal matters for everyone in the country, regardless of religion. However, concerns have been raised that other states may enforce the UCC, leading to nationwide implementation. Some fear that the central government may consider enacting UCC legislation. |
If young Muslim women in this country could take off their hijabs to show solidarity with their sisters in Iran' | 09/03/2024 | Middle East Monitor | This article covers the recent International Women's Day debate at the British Parliament. Lord Young of Norwood Green suggested that UK Muslim women temporarily remove their hijabs in solidarity with their counterparts in Iran. This statement has sparked a discussion about the hijab's societal influence and impact. |
President Ilham Aliyev addresses participants of int'l conference on combating Islamophobia | 08/03/2024 | Azer News | This article describes how President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev addressed an international conference on tackling Islamophobia and promoting diversity in Baku. He raised concerns about the portrayal of Islam as a potential threat and the increased discrimination faced by Muslim communities around the world. |
Why Muslim consolidation in favour of UDF unlikely in 2024 | 08/03/2024 | Kerala | This article discusses the Muslim community's collective aspiration in Kerala to bring the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance back into power. The Muslim community in India is apprehensive about the state of their religion, and this concern is increasing over time. |
Islam-centric approach crucial to cope modern challenges: Experts | 08/03/2024 | The News | This article examines the challenges of the modern world and the knowledge production of Islamic epistemological foundations. In South Asia, there continues to be a demand for cooperation from educators, policymakers, and communities in order to create an Islamic knowledge paradigm. |
Muslim women chart their future course in a manifesto | 08/03/2024 | Hindustan Times | This article examines how the Secular Young Muslim Women's Collective, a group of young Muslim women, published a manifesto with their demands ahead of the general elections. Their aim is to assert their identity as secular feminist young Muslim women who are visible and confident enough to voice their demands in India. |
Demolishing mosques to erase history or more | 07/03/2024 | Hard News | This article explores the demolition of mosques in India and the disputes being resolved in favour of the majority community, resulting in political and religious tensions throughout the country. |
Muslim coach removed by French football club over unproven claims he prayed in changing room | 07/03/2024 | Mediapart | This article discusses the conflict between religion and sports in France. A coach at an amateur club in the southwest part of France was accused of praying in the changing room before and after a crucial cup match. The coach was fired without any formal proceedings being conducted against him. |
Kerala Chief Minister decries 'weakening secularism' in India | 07/03/2024 | India Today | This article describes Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's expressed concerns about the experiences faced by minorities in India and the increasing attack on the nation's secularism. He condemned the use of religion for political purposes and expressed concern over the erosion of the separation between politics and religion. |
Court of Appeal rules Bill 21 constitutional, upholds Notwithstanding | 06/03/2024 | The Suburban | This article describes how the Quebec Court of Appeal's three-judge panel ruled that the secular law is valid and does not violate Canada's constitutional architecture or pre-Confederation statutes.However, citizens from minority groups remain concerned about the ruling. |
Pinarayi Vijayan seeks to project LDF-ruled Kerala as ‘an oasis of secularism’ | 06/03/2024 | The Hindu | This article describes how Kerala's Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, raises concerns over secularism, religious intolerance, sectarian violence and communal unrest. |
The Rich Tapestry of Muslim Life in India | 05/03/2024 | Rising Kashmir | This article highlights the need to promote religious representation and inclusivity concerning the Muslim community in India. India's constitution upholds secularism, ensuring equal rights and opportunities for all citizens irrespective of faith. Muslim communities are demanding to be viewed as more than minorities within the country. |
24 European countries have Christianity as a state religion or preferred religion! | 05/03/2024 | Hindu Post | This article focuses on the influence of secularism and religion on a global scale. A recent study by the Pew Research Center discovered that over 80 countries still endorse religion. Islam and Christianity are two of the most endorsed religions, often resulting in state-provided resources. |
Secularism in the State, a delicate balance | 05/03/2024 | Actual News Magazine | This article describes the recent judgment by the Quebec Court of Appeal as a significant win for the Quebec government regarding Bill 21 and the secularism of the State. However, the extent to which this law respects the charters remains unanswered due to the powers of derogation provided by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Charter of Rights and Personal Freedoms of Quebec. |
Seattle Ranks As The Least-Religious Large Metro Area In The U.S. | 04/03/2024 | The Seattle Medium | This article examines the decrease in religion throughout the United States of America. Americans have become less religious over the past few decades, with attendance at religious services dropping nationwide. Seattle is one of the places with a significantly lower religious population. Around 64% of adults in the Seattle area never attend church or religious services or go less than once a year. |
Christophe Jaffrelot on India's Spiral Into a 'De-Facto Deeper State' | 03/03/2024 | The Wire | This article presents French political scientist Christophe Jaffrelot's view on secularism in India, arguing that it has become ineffective due to the absence of multiculturalism. |
"Avoid performing religious rituals in court premises": SC Judge Abhay Oka to legal fraternity | 03/03/2024 | The Economic Times | This article explains how Justice Abhay Oka, a Supreme Court Judge, has advised the legal fraternity to avoid performing "Pooja" on the court premises during events. He suggests that individuals must inaugurate any event by bowing down before the copy of the Preamble to the Constitution to uphold secular values. |
Nagaland urges revocation of Assam Healing Bill, citing threat to secularism | 02/03/2024 | The Assam Tribune | This article explains how India's chief minister is calling for the revocation and abolishment of the Assam Healing (Prevention of Evil) Practices Bill in order to move towards a more secular India. |
Quebec Appeal Court Bill 21 ruling fuels debate on notwithstanding clause | 02/03/2024 | SaskToday | This article describes the debate over Quebec's use of the nothwithstanding clause after the Quebec Appeal Court upholds Bill 21, the secular law. |
Montreal's Muslim community ‘disappointed’ by Quebec court's decision to uphold Bill 21 | 02/03/2024 | Iqna | This article describes the sentiments of the Muslim community in Quebec over the Quebec court's decision to uphold Bill 21. Many Muslims have expressed their concerns regarding the Bill's impact. |
Quebec Appeal Court rules secularism law is constitutional, English schools rebuffed | 01/03/2024 | CTV News Montreal | This article explains how Quebec's Court of Appeal has ruled that the province's secularism law, also known as Bill 21, is constitutional. In a unanimous decision, the court declared that the law prohibiting public sector workers in positions of authority, such as teachers, judges, and police officers, from wearing religious symbols in their employment must be upheld. The court's unanimous decision means that the law must be upheld despite concerns from many minority groups about its constitutionality. |
Bill 21: Five things to know | 01/03/2024 | City News Montreal | This article describes how Quebec's secularism law, Bill 21, has faced numerous court challenges since it was adopted five years ago, with the Quebec Court of Appeal the latest to weigh in. The impact of secularism in Quebec continues to remain a growing concern. |
Minority groups worry Bill 21 ruling will lead to more discrimination in Quebec | 01/03/2024 | Global News | This article discusses how the province's court of appeal has upheld Quebec's secularism law, Bill 21, which prohibits public sector workers in positions of authority from wearing religious symbols on the job. Minority groups, including Montreal's Muslim and Sikh communities, are concerned that the decision will lead to further discrimination. Many think that the court failed to understand equality, intersectionality, and minority rights concerning Bill 21. |
Legault hails Bill 21 ruling as 'beautiful victory for Quebec nation' | 29/02/2024 | Montreal Gazette | This article discusses the Quebec Court of Appeal's decision, which is supported by the Mouvement laïque québécois. The English Montreal School Board is disappointed with the ruling that the law applies to its schools. The EMSB is uncertain about whether to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada. |
Bill 21: Five things about Quebec’s contentious secularism law | 29/02/2024 | Global News | This article explores the controversy surrounding Bill 21 in Quebec, which the Quebec government has described as moderate. The legislation has been criticized for its impact on religious minorities and their ability to practice their faith while working in the public sector. |
Critics of Quebec’s Bill 21 anxious on eve of ruling from Court of Appeal | 28/02/2024 | City News | This article analyzes the critics of Quebec's secular law, Bill 21, and the opinions awaiting the Quebec Court of Appeal ruling. Several critics are questioning its constitutionality and asserting that Bill 21 has affected their rights as citizens in Quebec. |
Ram Swarup’s Skewering of the Myth of the Liberal Muslim | 28/02/2024 | The Dharma Dispatch | This article features an essay by Ram Swarup, a prominent philosopher, in which he challenges the concept of a Liberal Muslim in the context of the increasing emphasis on Indian secularism. |
In Tiberias, Haredi locals cheer for defeat of their secularist nemesis’s comeback bid | 27/02/2024 | The Times of Israel | This article discusses the tension in Israel surrounding the secular and religious divisions following the passing of former mayor Ron Kobi in Tiberias. |
Vast majority of Iranians want a secular government, poll reveals | 26/02/2024 | The Telegraph | This article examines how the majority of Iranians are advocating for a secular government in light of the recent mandates on mandatory hijab in Iran. |
Iran: Republic of God in an Increasingly Secular Society | 26/02/2024 | AGSIW | This article examines the growing impact of the Islamic Republic of Iran, despite ongoing resistance from citizens who seek to maintain the separation between religion and state, and uphold secular values. |
Titre de l'article | Date de parution | Nom du journal | Résumé |
|---|---|---|---|
«Le Conseil fédéral ne comprend pas ce que représente le voile» | 08/11/2025 | 24 Heures | Cet article explique l'interdiction du voile dans les écoles publiques en Suisse. |
Madame Nour ne pourra plus diriger la chorale | 06/11/2025 | Le Devoir | Cet article explique comment plusieurs minorités religieuses s'opposent à la loi 94. |
Loi sur la laïcité: Ottawa a dépensé près de 2 M$ pour la contester | 07/11/2025 | Le Journal du Québec | Cet article examine comment le gouvernment Carney a dépensé près de 2 millions dollars pour se préparer a contester la loi 21 devant la Cour suprême. |
Les stagiaires en enseignement se tournent vers la Cour supérieure | 06/11/2025 | La Presse | Cet article examine le débat sur la loi 94 concernant les stagiaires en enseignement. |
Une attaque contre les droits de la personne et notre réseau public d’éducation | 04/11/2025 | Le Devoir | Cet article démontre les critiques de la loi 94 dans les réseaux scolaires. |
Laïcité dans les écoles: le projet de loi 94 «cible les plus vulnérables», selon le président de la CSEM | 05/11/2025 | Noovo Info | Cet article examine la laïcité dans les écoles visant la loi 94. |
Les commissions scolaires anglophones furieuses | 03/11/2025 | La Presse | Cet article examine comment l'opposition des commissions scolaires anglophones après la loi 94 vise à renforcer les valeurs laïques. |
Loi 94: laïcité à toutes les sauces | 03/11/2025 | Le Journal du Québec | Cet article examine le projet de la loi 94 dans les écoles publiques. La loi interdit le visage couvert et les signes religieux pour tous travailleurs d'école et étudiants. |
Qui est Abdelkader Lahmar, le député LFI qui a traité une consœur de «caution» et les harkis de «traîtres» ? | 02/11/2025 | Le Figaro | Cet article examine comment le débat sur la laïcité en Algérie. |
Une députée indique que le règlement de l’Assemblée n’interdit pas l’accès aux femmes portant le voile | 14/11/2025 | Anadolu Anjansi | Cet article démontre comment Ersilia Soudais, députée du parti d’extrême gauche La France Insoumise (LFI) trouve que l'interdiction sur le port du voile n'applique pas pour entrer dans l'hémicycle. |
« La menace terroriste est toujours présente », affirme Laurent Nuñez | 01/11/2025 | Ouest France | Cet article examine comment la menace terroriste est toujours présente selon le ministre de l'Intérieur de Paris. Il déclare contre tous attentats aux écoles qui promeuvent la laicité. |
"Une alternative chrétienne à Halloween" : des catholiques traditionalistes se rassemblent pour célébrer la Toussaint | 31/10/2025 | France Info | Cet article examine l'alternative célébration chrétienne à Halloween. |