Syria is one of the most dangerous places for children. Since the conflict began in 2011, millions of children are embarking on the second decade of their lives amid war, violence, death, displacement, and lack of basic services. A few reports have been published that address the gendered impact of such situations on adolescent girls in Syria in general and in the Northwestern areas in particular. Such reports, produced by international associations and local organizations assessing the situation for girls in the region, have highlighted the emergence of negative coping mechanisms in the community, including child marriage, forced puberty, and suicide.
This study holistically examines the situation of one of the most vulnerable groups in conflict contexts – adolescent girls- in the Northwestern areas of Syria. More specifically, it aims to better understand the life situation of adolescent girls from an intersectional and contextual perspective through exploring possible risk and protective factors experienced by the girls within their community as well as examining the existing multi-sectoral response addressing their needs.
