A newborn baby in the city of Jolfa, Iran, was not issued an official birth certificate due to the Turkish name chosen by the parents. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
The parents named their child Alikhon, but the Civil Status Registration Department refused to register the name, citing that it was not in the system and that it was of “Turk-Arab origin.” As a result, the child's documents have not been formalized even two months after birth.
This situation is hindering the child's vaccinations and access to other necessary medical services. The parents are dissatisfied with this decision and have appealed to the court, but the legal process has not yet begun.
This issue is causing great concern and fear within the family. According to the “Free Iran” channel, the matter is being widely discussed among citizens and the public.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had previously ordered the lifting of the ban on Turkish names. This decision was made following social campaigns initiated by Azerbaijani Turks such as “The Name of the Grandfather” and “The Baby’s Name.”
Within these initiatives, more than 15,000 citizens signed a petition requesting permission for Turkish names. Nevertheless, in some regions, the official registration of Turkish names continues to be denied.
This causes significant concern among parents and local communities due to the potential restriction of children's rights and access to medical services. Prompt measures by the relevant authorities are necessary to resolve such situations in the country.
