Dear friends, 

As the world focuses in on the lives of people affected by crises around World Humanitarian Day this week, we take the opportunity to share our updated brief on child marriage in humanitarian contexts. The risk of child marriage increases drastically for girls before, during and after crises, as its common drivers are amplified and multiplied.

This brief presents the main aspects of child marriage in times of crisis, along with concrete examples of its drivers and consequences in crises around the world. It also includes key recommendations for donors and international and local agencies to address the practice during humanitarian responses.

At Girls Not Brides, we want to make sure child marriage is considered in humanitarian response mechanisms, and that adequate action is taken to end this harmful practice. Millions of girls are affected by natural hazards, gang violence, armed groups, conflicts and displacement every year, but they are often left behind by response efforts. World Humanitarian Day is an opportunity for us to focus our attention on these girls who – if adequately supported – could be the peace builders of tomorrow.

Help us raise awareness by using and sharing this brief with your networks and on your social media.

Best regards,

Elsa

Elsa Maraawi

Senior Research & Policy Officer 
Girls Not Brides: The Global Partnership to End Child Marriage