Child Marriage in Egypt: Determinants and Consequences
The study aims to contribute to the existing literature body on the impact of child marriage on development in Egypt and to assist policy makers and relevant entities in better designing polices and interventions aiming to end child marriage. A total of 42 In-depth interviews (IDIs) was conducted with women between the ages of 17-29. A total of 21 women residingin rural areas in Fayoum (Al Hamouli, Shawashna and Sanhour villages) and 21 women residing in urban communities within Greater Cairo (Helwan and Manshiet Nasr). Study participants were identified through community-based organizations(CBO) within the targeted areas who are actively engaged in their community and experienced gender-based violence (GBV).
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