Climate Disasters Driving Child Marriage and Teen Pregnancy, Major Study Finds
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Extreme weather events often interrupt girls' schooling, which has protected them.
The Independent
The Independent (US)Climate disasters driving child marriage and teen pregnancy, major study finds
Exclusive: The new research looks at climate data from more than 50 countries over the past three decades, alongside a survey of 5,000 girls, in-depth interviews, and focus groups
Climate disasters, such as floods, droughts and extreme temperatures, increase the risk of girls being subjected to child marriage and violence, according to a study by the children's rights organization Plan. The main reason for this is that extreme weather events interrupt girls' schooling. This significantly increases their risk of being subjected to abuse and violence or being left without health services. - For example, floods cut off impor…
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