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Child marriage in Somalia

Child marriage in Somalia

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According to the Somali government, in 2020, child marriages in Somalia, known to deprive women of opportunities to reach their full potential, have among women aged 20-24, 36 percent of total population.[1]

The quantity was reduced since, in 2017, 45% of girls were married off before 18 years old, and 8% are married before they turn 15.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    Govt. Somalia, UNFPA (30 April 2020). "The Somali Health and Demographic Survey 2020". reliefweb.int.
  2. [2]
    "Child marriage around the world: SOMALIA", Girls Not Brides


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