The daughter of a programme manager at the New Woman Foundation shared how at this school, every girl was forced to wear the hijab, including those that were Christian.

A petition is now being circulated among many activists who oppose forcing schoolgirls to wear the hijab. The petition stresses how the state has a responsibility to protect the rights of women, including the right to education, without discriminating based on gender or religion.

Christian women have no reason to wear the hijab but may cover their hair nonetheless to avoid harassment, discrimination, and abuse. For schoolgirls, this pressure can have a substantial impact on their developmental growth, given their vulnerable age.

Source: persecution.org