Syrian Refugee Youth in Jordan: Early Marriage in Perspective An - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Syrian Refugee Youth in Jordan: Early Marriage in Perspective An Van Raemdonck| Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Main findings Diverse contexts Reconsidering the link and needs between early marriage and SRHR complications Cultural, post-flight and economic reasons for early Need to talk, expand marriage Different types of Need for medical “Cultural” social contacts and early marriage evidence problem friendship

Possible contribution to SRHR policy Diversity of contexts, diversity of needs • Let’s redesign interventions -that target girls and women according to their needs instead of collective awareness raising -that are built on interactive listening and dialogue instead of passively transferring information Reconsidering the link between early marriage and SRHR complications • Investigate health problems and recognize actual health risks and concerns