Graduation Ceremony
Samia has obtained her baccalaureate and is eager to attend the graduation ceremony organized by her school. She wonders, however, if she can keep her headscarf for the occasion. What does the law say? The Law No. 2004-228 of March 15, 2004, applying the principle of secularism, framing the wearing of signs or attire openly […]
Victim: How to Assert My Rights?
Nabil booked a rental for a few days of vacation with his family. When he arrives at the location, a reception agent denies him access due to his long beard before verbally assaulting and threatening him. As a victim, Nabil filed a complaint and subsequently received a victim notice, a document intended to inform a […]
Victim: Where to Turn?
Ilhem has been working for a few months at a real estate agency but regularly endures mockery from her colleagues to the point that her health is deteriorating. She can no longer tolerate the situation but feels helpless and doesn’t know who to turn to for help. If you believe you are a victim, numerous […]
Prayer at Work
Rachid is a computer engineer in a large company. He has a habit of performing his daily prayer in his office during his lunch break. Today, he is surprised by a colleague who complains to his supervisor. Rachid wonders what risks he faces and if he can be fired for this. What does the law […]
Identity Photo on Official and Unofficial Documents
Salima wishes to subscribe to an offer proposed by her region’s transport company and submits a file where identity photographs are requested. She wants to know if she has the right to provide a photograph with her headscarf. She also wonders about the same issue for her enrollment in a higher education institution, particularly for […]
Wearing a Headscarf at Work
Mrs. S. wishes to work with her headscarf in a private company, but the employer informs her that she will not be allowed to wear it during working hours. Is this legal? What does the law say? The employee, like any citizen, enjoys religious freedom which is guaranteed by numerous legal instruments, notably the European […]
When Am I a Victim?
The concept of victim is not clearly defined in French legal texts. In the definition given by the United Nations General Assembly (resolution 40/34 of December 11, 1985), victims are: “Persons who, individually or collectively, have suffered harm, including physical or mental injury, emotional suffering, material loss or substantial impairment of their fundamental rights, through […]
Public Schools and Wearing Religious Symbols
Nadia, a second-year student in a public high school, wears a headscarf. She complies with the provisions of the law of March 15, 2004. However, for the past few days, the school principal has been asking her to remove her headscarf as soon as she reaches the sidewalk opposite her school. She is therefore questioning […]
