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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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Rajyotsava Dhimanta Award Conferred On 68 Achievers | 02/11/2023 | The Times of India | This article examines the celebration of the 68th Karnataka Rajyotsava in India which displayed unity, and secularims across India. |
France's Jewish community faces a surge in anti-Semitism. | 02/11/2023 | France 24 | This article describes how acts of anti-Semitism in France are rising despite the secular law and policies established in the country. |
Karnataka Rajyotsava: District administration told to take a call on celebrations at Idgah Maidan | 01/11/2023 | The Times of India | This article describes the increasing principles of unity and secularism |
Opinion: Quebec's tuition hikes raise barriers to inclusive learning | 31/10/2023 | Montreal Gazette | This article describes the student protest held against Quebec's new tuition increase policy. The policy reinforces the secular rhetoric to protect the French language in Quebec and imposes higher tuition fees for English speaking out of province students and international students. Protestors claim that this policy will have negative impacts on inclusive learning such as racial injustice and exclusion. |
The Christian origins of the Red Cross movement | 30/10/2023 | Aletetia | This article examines the continous influence of religion within the Red Cross Movement. |
Musical about Lourdes saint falls foul of France’s school secularism rules | 30/10/2023 | The Guardian | This article examines the restrictions to bring students to musicals about Lourdes due France's secular educational rules. |
Turkiye marks centenary as modern republic | 30/10/2023 | Tribune | This article examines the threat to secularism and modernity in Turkey with Turkish conservative government. |
Does the Swiss cultural scene need more debate? | 30/10/2023 | Swiss Info | This article examines the impact of secularism in Swiss cultural institutions and artists. |
Turkey Republic Day and its Significance | 29/10/2023 | Observer Voice | This article examines the influence of religion in Turkey with the Republic Day approaching. The values of democracy, secularism, and modernity continue to be challenged by the Turkish government. |
Kazhakstan Reiterates Secular Credentials, Announces Ban on Wearing Hijab in Schools | 28/10/2023 | Times Now | This article examines how Kazhakstan's government is reiterating to secular credentials within schools. |
Why is November 1st a holiday in France? | 27/10/2023 | The Local | This article examines how november 1st is a holiday in France which marks the Catholic festival of all Saints Day. |
Kazhakstan bans hijab in schools while Karnataka allows it for exams | 27/10/2023 | The Hindu Post | This article examines how Kazhakstan's government has planned to ban the hijab in schools. |
Erdogan challenges Ataturk's secular legacy as Turkish republic turns 100 | 26/10/2023 | France 24 | This article examines the threat to secularism in Turkey with the increased legal amendments to the Turkish constitution related to religion, veiling and marriage. |
"Thanks for your interest in democracy": EQ ends English newsletters | 25/10/2023 | The Suburban | This article describes how the communications related to Elections Québec will only be available in french due to Bill 96. |
Tom Mulcair: Too bad no one in Ottawa will lift their little finger to reel in the Legault government | 24/10/2023 | CTV News | This article describes the controversy on Quebec's massive tuition with the enactment of Bill 96. Many opposing opinions claim that this increase is a target against Quebec English-language universities. |
It’s OK To Pray In Public, But Don’t Mention God | 23/10/2023 | Canada Free Press | This article explains how secular values are now being reinforced by Canadian officials to reflect spiritual and religious diversity of all Canadians. Canadian officials are instructing their military Chaplains to avoid using the name of God. |
Girl Guides won't participate in Ottawa-area Santa Claus Parade due to secularism policy | 22/10/2023 | Ottawa City News | This article examines the dicussion on the secularism policy and the Santa Claus parade in Ottawa. The Girl Guides of Canada are not permitting the youth from participating in the parade based on their secular values. |
New leader of Canadian bishops says synodality is job number one | 21/10/2023 | CRUX | This article examines how the president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops will focus synodality with the rise of secularism. |
Muslim Future In Pluralist India | 21/10/2023 | New Age Islam | This article examines the impact of the Indian constitution in relation to secularism and islam. It calls for a re-examination of religion within society. |
Robert Libman: CAQ's punitive policies will harm Quebec's economy | 20/10/2023 | Montreal Gazette | This article describes the debate on the CAQ's policies and its French language action plan. |
English community calling for English eligibility certificates to be given after high school due to impact of Bill 96 on CEGEPS | 20/10/2023 | City News | This article describes the impact on anglo quebecers due to Bill 96. They are demanding the government to provide English eligibility certificates. |
Violating France's secularism: Teachers sound alarm after deadly stabbing | 19/10/2023 | France 24 | This article describes the violation of french secular laws continues to rise within the educational sector in France. There is increasing concern for teachers and their safety after the stabbing of a French high school literature teacher, Dominique Bernard. |
François Legault’s divisive lesson in language politics | 18/10/2023 | The Globe and Mail | This article describes the dissatisfaction with Legault, the Premier of Quebec's initiatives on the new language law. The increasing tuition in relation to the threats to secularism and the French language are being debated. |
‘Constitutional values are under assault today’ | 17/10/2023 | The Hindu | This article describes how constitutional values in India are being debated over the rise of secularism and the initiatives of the BPJ government. |
Universities minister has had to defend herself on French language, Bill 21 | 16/10/2023 | Montreal Gazette | This article describes the debate over Bill 21, Bill 96 and anglo institutions in Quebec. University Minister of Quebec, Pascale Déry's imposition on tuition changes has left the anglo Quebecers frustrated. |
Nearly 15,000 signatures on petition for reform of Quebec voting system | 16/10/2023 | Montreal City News | This article describes the continued support for the change in the Quebec voting system. Those supporting the change hope for fairer representation of the divesity of opinions, values and convictions expressed by Quebecers. |
Petition in favour of new Quebec voting system collects more than 13,000 signatures | 15/10/2023 | Montreal Gazette | This article describes the petition created in favour of Quebec's electoral system in want for a mixed proportional voting system. |
Montreal vehicle convoy protests Bill 96 | 14/10/2023 | Montreal City News | This article describes the debate on Bill 96. There was a vehicle convoy in Quebec to protest against the language law. |
Secularism's impact on religious and social order | 14/10/2023 | Daily Times Pakistan | This article describes the impact of secularism in Pakistan. Religion and social order is being impacted by the increasing influence of secular values. |
For Quebec anglos, vigilance is on the agenda | 13/10/2023 | Montreal Gazette | This article describes the societal and political concerns for english speaking Quebecers. |
Nonreligious students earn FFRF cash awards through Secular Student Alliance | 12/10/2023 | Freedom from religion foundation | This article describes the initiative for secularism in educational institutions. The Secular Student Alliance has been able to provide FFRF cash award to nonreligious student scholarships. |
Liberals propose entrenching anglo rights in a Quebec constitution | 11/10/2023 | Montreal Gazette | This article examines the debate on anglo rights in Quebec in relation to the Quebec elections. |
Anti-trans protests: The Conservative party could use ideological polarization to win voters | 10/10/2023 | The Conversation | This article explains the polarizing debates in Canada over issues of gender and sexuality in relation to secularism. |
Opposition Parties Stage Protest In Jammu For Restoration Of Democratic Rights | 10/10/2023 | Kashmir Observer | This article describes the efforts for restoring the democratic and secular rights in India. |
The Dismal State of Muslim Education in India | 09/10/2023 | New Age Islam | This article describes the state of Islamic education within India in relation to the increasing secular movement. |
Meet the 'nones': An ever increasing group across Europe with little to no religious affiliation | 08/10/2023 | Euro News | This article examines the increasing amount of groups with non-religious associations throughout Europe. |
Why BJP wants to give primacy to Bharat over India | 07/10/2023 | Indian Express | This article examines the Indian government's positionality on secularism, diversity and plurality. |
Targeting hijab reveals French political mind-blindness: Moroccan intellectual | 06/10/2023 | Hungarian News Digest | This article expands on French politics and describes the societal opinions on the hijab and the abaya. |
Islamophobia debate: Nuances and semantics. | 06/10/2023 | The New Nation | This article describes the islamophobia debate with the recent abaya ban enforced in France. |
Abaya ban in French public schools: Secularism or discrimination? | 06/10/2023 | Aljazeera International | This article describes the abaya ban within French schools and how it is being debated as a form of discrimination. |
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