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Secularism Media Scan
This webpage offers a database of English-language news stories about secularism, beginning in January 2023. Users can search by date, country of origin, or topic. Top stories are featured at the top of the page.
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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.
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Title | Date | Journal | Summary |
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Nilambur bypoll in Kerala: Opposition UDF accuses LDF of stoking Islamophobia for Sangh Parivar votes | 18/06/2025 | The Hindu | This article highlights how the opposition UDF has accused another political party of advancing an alleged Islamophobic rhetoric to gain popularity. This controversy has become prominent with the increased focus on Indian secularism. |
Muslim women ‘face bias’ in universities globally | 18/06/2025 | Times Higher Education | This article examines how Muslim women who wear the niqab and hijab have higher rates of facing bias in Turkish educational settings. |
Burqas, bans and bias: Where women's religious freedom meets public fear | 17/06/2025 | Daily Nation | This article descirbes the growing burqa bans and call for secularism across the globe. These debates have impacted religious freedom and cultural identity for certain minority groups. |
Secularism's Old Soldier | 16/06/2025 | The Indian Express | This article examines the increased secular influence led by former Congress politician Mani Shankar Aiyar. |
Why some gospel artists switch to secular music | 16/06/2025 | Daily Post Nigeria | This article examines the growing influence of secularism in Nigerian music. Many artists have shifted from religious music to creating secular music. |
Turkish authority granted power to censor Quran translations | 15/06/2025 | DW | This article examines how Turkish authority are censoring Quran translations. This procedure has resulted in greater concerns of religious freedom. |
Pradyot Manikya Slams Rise of Fundamentalism in Bangladesh | 14/06/2025 | Borok Times | This article examines the rise of fundamentalism and secularism in Bangladesh. |
Not Orthodox, Not Secular: Reform Jewish Israelis Are Not Welcome in Israel | 14/06/2025 | Haaretz | This article examines the growing tension in removing secular schools in Israel. The debate insued after Rabbi Kariv suggested clarifying that both male and female identifying students have the ability to wear the telfillin. |
Vietnam’s secularity and social nature of religion | 13/06/2025 | Kealaka'i | This article examines the growing secularity and social nature in Vietnam. |
Hungary’s leading Orthodox rabbi hopes to see secular community return to its roots | 12/06/2025 | JNS | This article examines Orthodox rabbi's call for secular communities to return back to their Orthodox roots. |
The West has stopped losing its religion | 12/06/2025 | The Economist | This article examines the growing decline of religious affiliation across the West. The rise of secularism has influenced individiduals to adopt spirituality. |
Islamist-led Syria bans bikinis at public beaches under new dress code | 11/06/2025 | Ynet News | This article describes how the Syrian government has issued a new dress code which bans wearing bikinis in public beaches. |
Church of Two Shores challenges eviction from public rental space by City of Saguenay | 11/06/2025 | JCCF | This article examines how the Church of Two Shores is challenging its eviction from a public rental space after being cited the secular law. |
Parents, Teachers and Students - Beware: The Education Minister Has Declared a War on Secular Israelis | 10/06/2025 | Haaretz | 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. |
Secular parties should approach minorities directly | 09/06/2025 | The Hindu | This article examines how political parties must make an active effort to reach out to religious minorities without the mediation of community-based political organisations. |
Erdogan steers Turkey toward end of secularism with new constitution draft | 08/06/2025 | The Arab Weekly | This article examines the growing concern over the decline of secularism in Turkey following President Erdogan's plan to amend the constitution. |
What is President Erdogan’s Grand Plan? | 07/06/2025 | The National Interest | This article examines how President Erdogan is planning to reform Turkey's secular constitution to reflect religious and political Islam. |
Inside Denmark: Why burqa ban is back after seven years | 07/06/2025 | The Local Denmark | This article explains how Denmark has decided to reinstate the niqab and burqa ban after seven years. The ban will also include additional measures to prevent prayer rooms in all educational buildings. |
Reform’s burqa ban isn’t ‘Islamophobic’ | 06/06/2025 | The Spectator | This article describes the controversy over the call for a burqa ban by Nigel Farage's Reform party in Britain. |
Denmark plans to ban the niqab from schools and universities | 05/06/2025 | The Brussels Times | The Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has annouced the country's new ban on the wear of all facial coverings and niqabs. The PM has also expressed suppport to prevent the establishment of prayer rooms in Danish schools and universities to foster secularism and religious neutrality. |
Quebec Education Minister Bernard Drainville tables amendments to enforce Bill 94 | 05/06/2025 | City News | This article examines how Quebec Education Minister Bernard Drainville plans to strengthen secularism in schools. Bill 94 will allow for extended requirements to prevent facial coverings in all public and private schools across Quebec. |
We All Belong Here': Mumbai For Peace March Hopes to Reclaim Spaces and Resist Increasing Hatred | 04/06/2025 | The WIRE | This article examines how there continues to be growing protests and marches to reclaim spaces and minority rights and secular values across India. |
India's Legal System Actively Safeguards Minority Rights: Khalid Naveed Calls for Balanced Narrative | 03/06/2025 | Hans India | This article delves into the increase of secular influence in India's legal system to safeguard minority religious groups. |
Myth of Gen-Z opposition in Türkiye: What the data really shows | 02/06/2025 | Turkiye Today | This article examines the growing call for secularism in Turkey. Turkish youth continue to fundamentally oppose the government mandates on religion. |
Nurturing Secularism and Social Values an Integral Part of Kerala School Education System | 02/06/2025 | ETV Bharat | This article describes the state's public education system in fostering secular values and progressive society in all Kerala schools. |
Why defeats and arrest warrant for not wearing hijab won’t prevent Sara Khadem from smiling | 01/06/2025 | Indian Express | This article examines the hijab ban in Iran and the decline in secularism. The hijab ban has resulted in various arrest warrants from being issued for women who do not wear the mandatory headscarf. |
Kyrgyzstan: Court Bans True And Free Adventist Church As ‘Extremist’ | 31/05/2025 | Eurasia Review | This article examines how the Alamudun District Court banned the True and Free Adventist Church as an extremist organization which cannot meet the criteria of worship. |
Pakistan Is A Theocratic State': All party Delegation Member John Brittas Address Indian Diaspora In Jakarta | 31/05/2025 | The Free Press Journal | This article describes how Pakistan is a theocratic state and has incorporated secular principles amidst its religious influence. |
Headscarf debate illustrates France’s Rightward drift | 30/05/2025 | UnHerd | The recent hijab debate continues to be at the forefront of France's secular debate. The former prime minister of France, Gabriel Attal has advocated for stronger measures against religious influence and the display of religious symbols. |
Newcomers to conform to Quebec values under newly adopted Bill 84 | 29/05/2025 | City News | This article examines the Quebec National Assembly adoption of Bill 84 as an act to advance Quebec's common culture and secular values. |
Political protests paralyse Bangladesh daily life | 28/05/2025 | France 24 | This article explains how various political protests have become part of Bangladeshi citizens' lives. The tension between religion and secularism has fueled this debate. |
Quebec passes bill requiring immigrants to adopt shared values | 28/05/2025 | CBC News | This article examines how Quebec has passed a stronger bill on immigration in order to promote Quebec's common culture and secular values. |
French PM blasts predecessor’s proposal to ban headscarves for most children | 27/05/2025 | Politico | French Prime Minister François Bayrou is calling for a ban on headscarfs for all girls under the age of 15. Bayrou is following predecessor Attal's proposal as a means to promote France's common culture and respect for secularism. |
Former French PM faces backlash over proposal to ban headscarves for children | 26/05/2025 | Le Monde | This article describes the controversy over the recent comments made by French prime minister to ban the hijab. |
A basketball player was sidelined for her headscarf. France may now ban them in all sports | 26/05/2025 | Independent | This article examines how various young Muslim women in France are becoming disqualified from competitive sports. These competitions prevent students from incorporating any religious or political signs. |
Iran’s Security Council blocks enforcement of hijab law, parliament says | 25/05/2025 | Iran International | This article examines how Iran's Parliament Speaker Mr. Ghalibaf has called against legislature to avoid enforcing a contentious law mandating stricter hijab regulations. |
Gen Z are more receptive to religion and spirituality than millennials | 24/05/2025 | MSN | This article examines how the public is divided in their religious and spiritual influence. |
Urdu in Hyderabad: A Language of Revolution, Not Religion | 24/05/2025 | Deccan Chronicle | This article explains how the urdu language has become increasingly influenced by secular values. |
Why this Quebec city walked back its decision to ban religious events in municipal spaces | 23/05/2025 | CBC News | This article explains how Quebec city has decided to ban religious events in municipal events to respect the secular law. |
Billions for Hajj: Nigeria’s religious devotion comes at a steep cost | 23/05/2025 | The Africa Report | This article expands on Nigeria's religious devotion and influence on secular values. |
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