Illegitimate children in Iran - Invisible and without rights | DW Documentary

Name: Illegitimate children in Iran - Invisible and without rights | DW Documentary
Uploaded: 2026
Duration: 1 h 26 min
Description: Leyla loves her daughter Nila more than anything. But there’s a problem: according to Iranian law, Nila does not exist. Because she is an illegitimate child, she has no papers or rights. Mother and daughter must fight the absurd rules of a disingenuous regime. But the resourceful duo refuse to give up. They hope to become part of Iranian society and save Nila from a life in hiding.

20261h 26mHD★ 7.7Society & Politics

Leyla loves her daughter Nila more than anything. But there’s a problem: according to Iranian law, Nila does not exist. Because she is an illegitimate child, she has no papers or rights. Mother and daughter must fight the absurd rules of a disingenuous regime. But the resourceful duo refuse to give up. They hope to become part of Iranian society and save Nila from a life in hiding.

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