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Rising Child Marriages in Gaza Amid War and Displacement
The ongoing war in Gaza has triggered a worrying increase in child marriages. Families struggling with displacement, economic hardship, and insecurity are increasingly marrying off teenage daughters, seeing it as a means to protect them and ensure survival. Interviews with girls aged 13 to 16 reveal stories of early pregnancies, miscarriages, and abuse, highlighting the harsh consequences of these marriages. One mother, who lost her husband and eldest son in the conflict, explained, “I thou
Rising Child Marriages in Gaza Amid War and Displacement
The ongoing war in Gaza has triggered a worrying increase in child marriages. Families struggling with displacement, economic hardship, and insecurity are increasingly marrying off teenage daughters, seeing it as a means to protect them and ensure survival. Interviews with girls aged 13 to 16 reveal stories of early pregnancies, miscarriages, and abuse, highlighting the harsh consequences of these marriages. One mother, who lost her husband and eldest son in the conflict, explained, “I thou









