Zuhal Demir wants to study the possibility of a legal ban on the burkini at the swimming pool

Secretary of State for Equal Opportunities Zuhal Demir on Friday urged the study of a ban in the law of wearing burkini in swimming pools, which she sees as a threat to religion on women's rights. "A burkini is a symbol of oppression, not emancipation," said the N-VA attorney, after a court in Ghent rejected the ban, for reasons of hygiene and safety, wearing this Long swimsuit in communal pools in Ghent

On the other hand, the Interfederal Center for Equal Opportunities, Unia, considers that a general ban on burkini would constitute discrimination. Prohibition may disadvantage women who wear it for religious reasons, as well as those who choose the garment for reasons of health, physical characteristics or disability. "People should have the freedom to dress as they wish, even in a swimming pool," says Unia. If pressure is put on young women to wear a burkini, it is up to the local authorities to act, the center adds.