Single mothers and their kids fight stigma in Morocco

When women in Morocco become pregnant without being married, they face major problems. And so do their children. Sex before marriage is taboo in the Islamic country - and while society does not hold men accountable for this, single mothers can even be prosecuted.

At the same time, abortion is illegal. And furthermore, when a child is born out of wedlock, the mother cannot expect any support from the father or the state. 

But a growing number of people and organizations are fighting to end this stigma - both in the courts and in society as a whole. And many young people feel it's time for change.

Reporters: Dunja Sadaqi and Carla Reiter

Presenter: Elliot Douglas