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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.
By CBC News
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Title | Date | Journal | Summary |
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Britain must do much more to tackle ‘anti-blasphemy’ Islamist zealots | 18/07/2023 | CAPX | This article describes the ongoing challenges related to social and religious tensions in France. |
France ban on UK organisation exposes state Islamophobia | 18/07/2023 | Middle East Monitor | This article discusses islamophobia and the recent France ban on UK-based campaign groups providing evidence for the republic's persecution of Muslims. |
The rise of the French Intifada | 16/07/2023 | Spectator | This article examines the influence of secularism in France and the problems of diversity. |
‘Followers of all religions must have the right to practise personal laws’ says Akhilesh Yadav | 16/07/2023 | Hindustan Times | This article examines the debate between secular values and religions being part of personal laws in society. |
No evidence position of Malay Muslims under threat, says Shahrir | 15/07/2023 | The Star | This article examines the tension between the Malaysian government and the position of Malay Muslims. |
‘It is very tense. We don’t talk about sensitive topics any more’ | 15/07/2023 | The Irish Times | This article examines that french racialized people are often identified and stopped by the police. |
Car protest held to denounce Quebec's Bill 96 French language law | 15/07/2023 | Global News | This article examines how protests are arising amidst the Quebec Bill 96 French language law. |
Atheist-religious tensions in Europe could spell disaster | 14/07/2023 | The Jerusalem Post | This article describes how atheist-religious tensions continue to rise in Europe. |
Interfaith dialogue will bring together three wise men in Montreal | 14/07/2023 | Montreal Gazette | This article views how interfaith and secularism specifically Bill 21 continues to be debated in Quebec. |
UNHRC condemns Sweden Quran burnings, India votes in favour of OIC decision | 12/07/2023 | My news24x7 | This article examines how burning religious books represents non secular hatred and does not identify the values of secularism according to the UNHRC. |
France's Fear Of Islam: Ex-Presidential Candidate, Eric Zemmour, Says Mosques In Europe May Once Topple It Down | 11/07/2023 | New Age (PK) | This article examines the fear surrounding islam in Europe. |
SECULARISM UNACCEPTABLE IN MALAYSIA | 10/07/2023 | Malaysian National News Agency | This article describes how secularism is being debated in Malaysia. |
Making Muslims Voiceless and Invisible: Lessons for Christians | 10/07/2023 | Indian Currents | This article examines the political tension with the Muslim and Christian communities in India after the rise of secular values. |
France protests fuel calls for a ban on TikTok and social media | 09/07/2023 | South China Morning Post | This article describes how French protests are increasing with social media presence. |
Islam, caliphate, democracy & west | 09/07/2023 | The Financial Daily | This article examines how Western liberal values on secularism continue to influence religiously-dominated countries. |
A look back at a difficult session for the Coalition avenir Quebec | 08/07/2023 | CTV News - Montreal | This article revisits the Coalition Avenir Quebec and the continuous support by the Quebecers regarding secularism, immigration control and the implementation of the French language. |
Muslim Women’s Quest for Gender-Just Laws | 07/07/2023 | Sabrang India | This article examines how gender-just laws are being reinforced by Muslim women's groups in India. |
France riots: Fuelled by everyday discrimination | 07/07/2023 | BBC | This article describes how discrimination and immigration are the central tenants of the controversy surrounding the riots in France. |
The Rabbi and the Community - contemporary challenges | 06/07/2023 | The Jerusalem Post | This article describes the ongoing challenges and opportunities faced by rabbis in Europe with the increase of secular values. |
Spreading Religious Hatred Now No More Confined to Fringes | 06/07/2023 | Outlook India | This article examines the increasing religious hatred in India. |
No justice, no peace in France | 06/07/2023 | MR Online | This article describes the ongoing riots in France and the increasing discrimination experienced by french citizens and immigrants. |
Uniform Civil Code is threat to Indian secularism, constitution speakers- Press Release issued by Kashmir Media Service | 05/07/2023 | Pakistan News Gazette | This article examines how the Uniform Civil Code acts as a threat to India secularism by limiting the freedom to people of all religions. |
French court upholds ban on wearing hijab during football games | 05/07/2023 | PM News | This article revists the French court's decision to uphold the hijab ban during football games. |
France sees itself as colourblind – so how do the French talk about race? | 05/07/2023 | France 24 | This article describes the influence of secularism in society. It describes the increasing secular values instilled in France where statistics on race, and religion are prohibited. |
Nigerian bishops protest bill on Christian religious education | 05/07/2023 | LaCroix International | This article describes the tension between the Nigerian government and the Nigerian bishops over the new bill on Christian religious education. |
Riots in France: Misinformation spread to discredit protesters, French immigration policies | 04/07/2023 | The Observers: France 24 | This article describes the tension with the riots in France and the increasingly secular policies surronding immigration. |
Meet the Right-wing Haredi Minister Winning Over Secular Israelis | 04/07/2023 | Haaretz | This article examines the differences between right-wing and secular Israelis. |
Exploring the divide: France's riots unveil deep ethnic tensions | 04/07/2023 | Rebel News | This article describes the increasing secular values embedded within western countries after tensions arise in France. |
In India, ‘secularism’ stands for the opposite of the concept | 03/07/2023 | The Sunday Guardian | This article describes the interpretation of secularism in India. |
Free Iran 2023: The world rallies to support the Iranian people’s struggle for a democratic republic | 02/07/2023 | PMOI | This article describes how the Iranian population wants to establish a secular democratic republic of Iran. |
‘It’s just a question of opening our eyes’: The not-so-secret recipes to helping newcomers thrive in small-town Canada | 02/07/2023 | St Catharines Standard | This article describes the tension in Quebec regarding immigration and secularism. |
Making it here, & making it home | 02/07/2023 | Toronto Star | This article describes the immigrant experience in Quebec and how it is impacted by secularism. |
Islamophobia illegally being legalized in West | 02/07/2023 | Mehr News Agency | This article describes how Islamophobia is becoming more prevalent in Western countries. |
France has failed to integrate Muslims because of its failed colonial policies | 01/07/2023 | 5pillars | This article decribes the tension between France's secular policies and the Muslim communities. It debates colonial policies and secularism. |
The Dilemma of Liberal Muslims in Present Day India | 01/07/2023 | Counter Currents | This article discusses secularism in India and liberal Muslims' perspectives. |
Outcries soar as French Football upholds controversial hijab ban | 30/06/2023 | Daily Sabah | This article describes how secularism is being debated after the hijab ban in football. The liberty of expression and religious freedom is centred at the forefront of this debate. |
Trudeau accused of playing politics in response to NB’s parental rights policy | 29/06/2023 | True North | This article covers Trudeau's politics concerning Bill 21. It describes how religious freedom is not emphasized within Canadian society resulting in a divide between people. |
Top French court upholds hijab ban in women's football | 29/06/2023 | Radio France | This article describes the decision of the French top administrative court upholding the ban of the hijab from women's football. |
It was hard for Anglo-Quebecers to celebrate Fête nationale this year | 28/06/2023 | The Hill Times | This article describes the tension between the english and french in Quebec. |
French collective seeks to overturn ban on wearing Islamic veils during football matches | 27/06/2023 | Radio France | This article examines the opposition from the Hijabeuses who have launched a legal challenge against the rules of wearing the hijab in women's football. |
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