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A 14-year-old Syrian refugee in Lebanon holds a photograph of her fiancé. The marriage was arranged by her parents, but the child was unhappy. Credit: Facebook

16 Days Of Activism: Combating The Global Scourge Of Child Marriage

For this year's 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the UN Refugee Agency is zeroing in on child marriage.

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UN Report Highlights Horrors Faced by Syrian Women Refugees

From hunger and lack of shelter to sexual violence, the plight of the Syrian women refugees is basically a nightmare. A new UN report highlights the hardships and calls for action.

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