Interview: Why is child marriage on the rise in the Syrian diaspora?

by Barrett Limoges Child marriage has been a facet of conservative Syrian society for generations. As the nation has been torn apart by war, however, the practice is evolving and changing––and also growing rapidly. How do people rationalize child marriage? What is it like to be a young Syrian girl living in Jordan at risk of early marriage? And what is being done to stop it? In this interview with Pamela Di Camillo from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Syria Direct explores the topic of child marriage and its place in the Syrian diaspora. This report is part of a series on Syrian women and peacebuilding, produced by Syria Direct with support from the Canadian Embassy in Amman. The views or opinions expressed during the series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Syria Direct.