I swear it’s real: disasters linked to Asian child marriages
Tom KirkmanIndependent Project Manager
I swear I am not making this up.
Actual article from mainstream media ABC News Australia.
< deep sigh of exasperation >
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“In short:
The growing intensity of natural disasters across Asia is leading to increasing numbers of child marriages of girls, according to aid organisations.
They’re worried this year’s El Niño could exacerbate the issue of child marriage.
What’s next?
Advocates are calling for funding and resources around child marriage to be better integrated into climate change response and resilience programs. …”