Brief Published (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-10-19
On October 19, Peru’s conservative president, Keiko Fujimori, introduced a regulation proposal for public primary and secondary schools that bans makeup and dyed hair, and mandates short haircuts for boys.
This initiative aims to restore discipline within Peruvian public schools. According to France 24’s correspondent in Bogota, La9a Hurel, these measures have been strongly criticized by feminist organizations and human rights defenders, who denounce violations of individual freedoms and stigmatization of students.
This regulation reflects a strong conservative shift in the government’s educational policy, highlighting tensions between authorities and civil society over norms and discipline in schools.