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WORLDELEVATED1h ago · Sep 23, 2026, 1:34 PM

UN sees 'serious increase' in forced marriages in Gaza, also child victims

NOS Buitenland · middle east

In the Gaza Strip, gender-based violence against women and girls has increased in recent months, warns UNFPA, the UN organization for sexual health. One of the most worrying developments, according to the UN, is the sharp increase in reports of forced marriages, including those involving children.

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