France panel backs ban on conspicuous religious wear in schools
A blue ribbon commission chaired by Bernard Stasi recommends a law banning obvious religious and political symbols in public buildings including schools. It supports excluding head scarves and similar garb while允许 small pendants like the Star of David. The panel says the goal is to preserve secularism without targeting Islam.
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Global report flags 65 million girls barred from education
UNICEF warns gender discrimination and poverty deny schooling to 65 million girls, undermining development. Despite progress in some regions, least developed countries see lower enrollment and completion, with girls dropping out at higher rates.
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