Chair of Belgian Muslim Council: Most women face discrimination due to hijab

Most women in the world face discrimination due to hijab, Chair of the Muslim Council of Belgium (MRB), Esma Ucan, said at the international conference themed ‘Islamophobia in Focus: Unveiling Bias, Shattering Stigmas’ in Baku, Report informs.

According to her, Muslim women face discrimination in all countries of the world:

"In Belgium, hundreds of teachers are excluded from the system because of their clothing. Some women face restrictions because of their beliefs. The government should see Muslims as friends, not as threats. Women with headscarves still have difficulty finding jobs. We must fight together against these stereotypes. Women should unite and move forward in this field."