Child marriage in Burundi

Child Marriage in Burundi. In 2017 in Burundi, 20% of girls are married off before the 18 yo. 3% are married before they turn 15.[1]

According to ASASS-Burundi, early and forced marriage hinders efforts to prevent HIV transmission because early sexual contact puts girls at a higher risk of sexual health problems, including HIV infection.[2]

Burundian girls still suffer the consequences of forced marriage especially when they are pregnant before adult age[3]

References
  1. "Child marriage around the world: BURUNDI", Girls Not Brides
  2. "FORCED MARRIAGE IN BURUNDI PUTS YOUNG GIRLS AT RISK OF HIV INFECTION", Girls Not Brides
  3. Bella Lucia Nininahazwe, "More than 413 girls forced into marriage in 2016", Iwacu English News
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