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Leila's story - child abuse in Iran

The story of Leila, abused as a child and then sentenced to death at 18 years old

The story of Leila, abused as a child and then sentenced to death at 18 years old. Leila tells her life story for the first time. Her life provides a rare insight into the dark side of Iran, and is a tribute to those fighting for children's rights - and winning. Her plight shows how female children are seen as a commodity by parents on a low income. In this case her prostitution is used to fund the family's drug abuse.

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24 minutes

ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project

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