Eman Akram
Eman Akram is a 17-year-old student from Logroño, Spain, currently in her first year of the International Baccalaureate at IES Sagasta. She has gained national attention for her determination to wear her Islamic headscarf (hijab) in school, despite facing expulsion for doing so. In her fight for religious freedom, she submitted 11,000 signatures to the regional education authority, advocating for the right to wear the hijab as a reflection of her faith. Akram emphasizes the constitutional rights to freedom of religion and expression, highlighting her commitment to her identity and values.
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Eman Akram, a 17-year-old student, returned to her school in Logroño wearing the hijab that had been prohibited by school regulations.
¿Es libre una mujer velada? | Opinión
Spain· 2026-02-25
Eman Akram has returned to class wearing her hijab after a court ruling allowed her to do so.
La estudiante en La Rioja que ha vuelto a clase con el velo islámico: “Me siento muy feliz, forma parte de mi identidad” | EducaciónSpain· 2026-02-01
Eman Akram is a 17-year-old student fighting for her right to wear an Islamic headscarf in school.
Una estudiante a la que prohíben llevar velo islámico en un instituto de Logroño presenta 11.000 firmas de protesta | EspañaSpain· 2025-10-16