Gender-Based Violence and Child Protection Among Syrian Refugees in Jordan, With A Focus on Early Marriage

Abstract:

This assessment was conducted from December 2013 to March 2013 to obtain a more comprehensive understanding of the risks that Syrian refugee families €“ especially women and girls €“ face in Jordan, and to provide a deeper understanding of Syrian urban refugees€™ knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards gender-based violence (GBV) against adults and children, including early marriage.