Conflict in Syria: child marriage in the midst of a humanitarian crisis

The conflict in Syria has brought devastation to lives of millions of women, men and children. Though the Syrian refugee crisis has dominated world headlines over the past couple of years, the humanitarian crises facing those who have been left behind remains largely neglected. As parents face increasing poverty, desperation and uncertainty in Syria the number of girls getting married under the age of 18 has increased dramatically. Read more here:

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