Project

Girls and women forced into marriage: understanding the impact of migration on Kenyan and Moroccan communities

Code

13V58909

Duration

01 October 2009 → 30 September 2013

Funding

Federal funding: various

Promotor

Dirk De Craemer

Research disciplines

Medical and health sciences
- Endocrinology and metabolic diseases
- Gynaecology and obstetrics
- Endocrinology and metabolic diseases
- Gynaecology and obstetrics
- Nursing
- Endocrinology and metabolic diseases
- Gynaecology and obstetrics

Keywords

forced marriages

Project description

Forced marriage/child marriage continues to be widespread in developing countries. Due to migration it is spreading to developed regions as well. Forced marriage/child marriage is considered to be a violation of basic human rights of women and girls. A better comprehension of the determinants and impact of migration can contribute to improved policies and interventions.