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Syria's revised textbooks are facing criticism for altering images to show women with headscarves and removing cultural artworks like the Mona Lisa.
Background
Syria has been in a state of civil war since 2011, involving numerous internal and external actors. The conflict has led to widespread humanitarian and economic crises, with ongoing international interventions and regional tensions. Education and cultural policies are among many areas affected by the protracted instability.
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Syrian School Textbooks Criticized for Modifying Women's Images and Removing Art
First report 2h agoLast update 2h agoThere is significant criticism regarding the changes made to images of women and the removal of cultural elements from Syrian textbooks.
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Syrian Textbooks Revised: Images Altered, Cultural Works Removed
First report 2h agoLast update 2h agoCriticism is focused on the alteration of images in Syrian textbooks to depict women more conservatively and the removal of art.
Syria's Revised Textbooks Spark Controversy
First report 2h agoLast update 2h agoThe revised textbooks are criticized for changing images to show women with headscarves and removing cultural artifacts like the Mona Lisa.
Syrian School Textbooks Under Scrutiny for Content Changes
First report 2h agoLast update 2h agoThere is significant criticism regarding the alteration of images in textbooks to reflect more conservative depictions of women and the removal of cultural heritage.
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