areas nor in the opposition areas, so my children would become stateless without any rights. Especially since my husband went out in one of the jihad battles and never returned till now, I do not have any proof of marriage other than the family card that I obtained by the “Autonomous-Administration”. This card proves my right to custody of my children in the absence of their father, who unfortunately I wish will not return for fear of him because my children and I we lived with him in such difficult days since he joined the organization.” 31 HUMANS WITHOUT RIGHTS