Child brides: The Syrian girls pushed into early marriage

Child marriage is on the rise among Syrian refugees. Without the means to provide for their families, parents are arranging matches for children as young as 12. Read more here:

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-37617523?utm_source=Child+marriage+in+the+News+-+Girls+Not+Brides&utm_campaign=52361e2024-CM+in+the+News+10%2F10%2F16&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c21d02558c-52361e2024-397922041

Washington

Grade: C

Number of Women and Girls At Risk: 25,000

Status: Existing Legislation Needs Strengthening

Improve by adding: Prosecuting parents/guardian, felony offense