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Child marriage on the rise among Syrian refugee girls
Child marriage among Syrian refugee children, primarily girls, is on the rise, according to data from Jordan's court system. The percentage of child brides in Syrian marriages in Jordan rose from 15 percent in 2014 to 36 percent this year. Poverty is the primary reason driving families to marry off their daughters, as life for many refugees who have fled the conflict in Syria becomes increasingly difficult.
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