U.N. Population Fund: Child Marriage Rising Among Refugees and Host Communities in South Sudan
May 21, 2026
May 21, 2026
NEW YORK, May 21 -- The United Nations Population Fund issued the following news:
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Child marriage rising among refugees and host communities in South Sudan
"I was married and had my first child at 14 years old," said Betty*, who fled conflict in Sudan only to find further uncertainty in South Sudan.
Along with more than half a million refugees and returnees from neighbouring Sudan, Betty is currently seeking safe haven in a vill . . .
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Child marriage rising among refugees and host communities in South Sudan
"I was married and had my first child at 14 years old," said Betty*, who fled conflict in Sudan only to find further uncertainty in South Sudan.
Along with more than half a million refugees and returnees from neighbouring Sudan, Betty is currently seeking safe haven in a vill . . .