WORLDMay 29 · 15:23 UTCAP NEWS

War and displacement in Gaza are fueling a rise in early marriage

War and displacement in Gaza have led to a rise in early marriages, with parents marrying off young daughters for financial stability amid humanitarian crisis. Data shows 20.6% of marriages in 2024-2025 involved girls under 18, reversing prior declines.

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