Child Marriage.. A Crisis that Requires Intervention

Child Marriage.. A Crisis that Requires Intervention

During the years of war, the phenomenon of early marriage has spread dramatically, both among females and males. This phenomenon prevailed in a large number of cities and towns in Syria, leading to a significant increase in cases of extremely early divorce, often not exceeding a month or two.

Underage girls are the most vulnerable to the risk of early marriage in Syria. They are exploited and married illegally and immorally due to poverty and the difficult economic conditions that many families in the country face. Some parents are forced to marry their underage daughters to alleviate financial burdens, while others are compelled due to cultural beliefs and social traditions that encourage the marriage of girls at an early age.

Child marriage is a violation of human rights, exposing girls to various health, psychological, and social problems. These include domestic and sexual violence, difficulties in integrating into society, loss of educational opportunities, and personal development. Additionally, they face physical and psychological health risks due to early pregnancy and childbirth.

To combat this problem, awareness programs, seminars, and education should be provided to families and communities to change outdated mentalities and social customs that support child marriage.

Psychological and social support should be provided to underage girls who have experienced early marriage to help them overcome the challenges and difficulties they face.

Furthermore, opportunities for education and vocational training should be offered to underage girls to enable them to obtain good job opportunities in the future.

It is crucial to understand that combating child marriage is not the sole responsibility of the government but the responsibility of the entire community. Everyone should work together to build a just society that respects the rights of girls and provides them with equal opportunities for education and personal growth.