Palestine/Society/UN agency reports rising child marriage rates among girls in Gaza

UN agency reports rising child marriage rates among girls in Gaza

Mar 22, 20265 sources

Summary

The UNFPA reports that pressure is building on Palestinian girls to marry in Gaza, where child marriage rates are rising. Girls are reportedly suffering sexual abuse after marriage. The situation is occurring amid broader allegations of starvation and aid obstruction in the region.

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