Tags: Women,Reproductive rights
Faith school continues to segregate girls despite Ofsted criticism
Independent Islamic school unlawfully prevents girls aged 11+ from mixing with boys, inspection finds. Read More »
Hindu manifesto demands would silence human rights groups, NSS warns
Manifesto says linking caste to Hinduism is example of 'Hinduphobia'. Read More »
Former Ofsted chief to speak at NSS conference
"Muscular liberalism" advocate Amanda Spielman to speak about religious interference in education at Secularism 2024. Read More »
Faith school segregating pupils and staff by sex, Ofsted finds
Treatment of pupils differs by sex at school where girls help look after young pupils while boys play sport. Read More »
NSS signs statement opposing religious ‘courts’
Over 50 groups and individuals sign statement calling for "one law for all". Read More »
Charity compares women who don’t wear hijab to ‘unwrapped sweets’
One True Message Foundation compares women who do not wear hijab to 'unwrapped sweets' that have been 'treaded on' Read More »
NI assembly votes in favour of inclusive, evidence-based RSE
MLAs speak of "twisted" RSE teaching that thoughts of sex are "sinful" and same-sex relationships "laughed at". Read More »
NSS hosts talk with author of Annie Besant book
Renowned author Michael Meyer discusses 'A Dirty, Filthy Book' in online event. Read More »
Experts speak out against religious abuse
Public authorities failing to tackle abuse in religious settings, panellists say at NSS event. Read More »
Iranian support for secularism has more than doubled since 2015
Iranian support for secularism has more than doubled since 2015 Read More »
NSS urges First Minister to review misogyny enabling charity law
NSS says the charitable purpose 'the advancement of religion' is "significantly impeding" efforts to combat misogyny Read More »
NSS to host talk with author of ‘Dirty, Filthy Book’
Author Michael Meyer to discuss new book on leading NSS figure Annie Besant at free online event. Read More »
Faith school banning parts of geography lessons, Ofsted finds
Ofsted finds faith school prohibiting parts of lessons it judges incompatible with its religious beliefs. Read More »
BBC Bitesize ‘normalising’ hijab for young girls, NSS warns
Following complaint, BBC says image of primary school age girl wearing hijab in educational resource will "remain unchanged". Read More »
Faith schools’ admissions criteria found in breach of regulations
Schools highlighted by the National Secular Society for coercive and controlling behaviour found to be non-compliant with regulations. Read More »
Parents object to Catholic school lobbying on sex education
Parents and teachers call lobbying "scandalous", "heavy-handed". Read More »
NSS tells Scottish Government to keep religious dogma out of sex ed
NSS: provisions in new guidance on sex education leaves door open for religious ideology, risking children's wellbeing. Read More »
NSS: Don’t let NI faith schools fail pupils on reproductive rights
Requirement for RSE to reflect "religious principles" conflicts with neutral lessons on reproductive health in NI schools, NSS says. Read More »
NSS “baffled” by anti-abortion protest against history talk
Christian group warns it will "actively" engage attendees of NSS talk on Victorian birth control – which aimed to reduce abortion. Read More »
NSS: Women in Jersey should have same access to abortion as Brits
Abortion in Jersey is expensive and usually only available up to 12 weeks of pregnancy. Read More »
Faith schools should not impose hijab on girls, report says
Report also recommends government resist 'Islamophobia' definitions that inhibit criticism of religious practices Read More »
UK sanctions Iranian officials to mark Mahsa Amini’s death
Mahsa Amini died last year at the hands of Iran's "morality police" after arrest for failing to wear 'correct' hijab Read More »
NSS welcomes calls for objective RSE in N. Ireland
The National Secular Society has said relationships and sex education (RSE) at faith schools needs reviewing across... Read More »
NSS raises concerns over RSE review panel members
The National Secular Society has raised concerns over the religious connections of individuals appointed to review... Read More »
End faith-based selection in schools, UN committee urges
Schools in England should be prevented from religious discrimination in their admissions, a United Nations committee... Read More »
