Child Marriage Rates Rise in Gaza Amid Displacement and Poverty, UNFPA Reports

The UNFPA reports a concerning increase in child marriage rates among Palestinian girls in Gaza, attributing the trend to widespread displacement, poverty, and the breakdown of social and legal systems in the territory.

22 Mar, 13:40 — 22 Mar, 13:40

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Pressure builds on Palestinian girls to marry as Gaza sees rise in child marriage rates - UNFPA

The likely cause of the increasing number of child brides seen in the Palestinian territory is the displacement, poverty, and collapse of social, legal, health, and protection systems.

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