"This Old Man Can Feed Us, You Will Marry Him"
March 7, 2013 - The 95-page report documents the consequences of child marriage, the near total lack of protection for victims who try to resist marriage or leave abusive marriages, and the many obstacles they face in accessing mechanisms of redress. It is based on interviews with 87 girls and women in Central Equatoria, Western Equatoria, and Jonglei states, as well as with government officials, traditional leaders, health care workers, legal and women’s rights experts, teachers, prison officials, and representatives of nongovernmental organizations, the United Nations, and donor organizations.
Download the Full Report (PDF, 2.15 MB)
Download the Summary and Recommendations: Photo Feature (PDF, 1.88 MB)
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