In Logroño, Spaina Muslim student of 17 years began a campaign at Change.org that managed to overcome the 8,000 signatures in a weekdemanding that the IES Sagasta allows you to attend classes with your Islamic veil. The measure of the center, which prevented access by carrying Hiyab, unleashed a strong Debate on fundamental rights and freedom Religious
“My name is Eman, I am 17 years old, I live in Logroño and I have hiyab. They have thrown me out of the institute to take it and threatened to not let me in If I put it again, ”he denounced in the resounding request.
According to the student, the restriction was not based on any official regulations: “This does not respond to any regional or national law”He said.
He argued that it is “A rule that the IES Sagasta has taken from the sleeve overnight and that is absolutely discriminatory”
Constitutional arguments and rights
In his presentation, launched the September 18Eman Akram said that in other institutes the use of the Hiyab did not represent any problem and that “Students are allowed to take the Hiyab without restrictions, promoting an environment that encourages diversity and tolerance”
In addition, he assured that the decision violates the Spanish Constitutionby citing the Article 16which guarantees the “ideological, religious and cult freedom“As a fundamental right.
“For me the hijab is not just a garment, it is an integral part of my identity and a reflection of my beliefs and my values. That They forbid me to carry it affects not only my education, but also to my dignity and personal freedom. Why do I have to choose between my faith and my education if I do not hurt anyone? ”He questioned.
The next steps of the campaign in Spain
The student said that, if the institute authorities do not revert the measure before finishing next week, it will personally carry the signatures to the Ministry of Education of La Rioja.
“My dream is to study international law and in my own institute they are telling me that, if I want to achieve it, I must give up what I am. Please, that no more girl has to go through this neither this course nor those who will come”He stressed in his claim.
In this way, the conflict opened a new chapter in the discussion about Religious freedom, public education and individual rightswith the case of Eman in the center of the Rioja scene.
Source: Ambito
