Recent article on the correlates of childhood violence in refugee settings in Ethiopia

• Yes, it is highly prevalent among the refugees. This articleDOI: 10.1186/s12884-023-06178-0 is also evident for this. Early marriage and teenage pregnancy remain critical challenges in Kule Refugee Camp, affecting the health, education, and future opportunities of adolescent girls. Driven by factors such as economic hardship, cultural norms, and limited access to education and reproductive health services, many girls are forced into early unions that expose them to early pregnancy and its associated risks.

  These practices increase the likelihood of maternal and newborn complications, school dropout, and long-term poverty. 

Childhood violence in Ethiopian refugee camps is highly prevalent, with about one in three young people aged 13–24 reporting exposure to physical, emotional, or sexual violence before the age of 18. Evidence shows that violence is shaped by interconnected risks at individual, household, and community levels, rather than isolated factors. Key vulnerabilities include orphanhood, disability, and exposure to family or community violence, as well as bereavement due to loss of family members. At the same time, protective factors such as female-headed households and improved housing conditions (e.g., increased living space) highlight the importance of household structure and shelter quality in reducing risk. These findings underscore the need for comprehensive, multi-level prevention and response strategies within refugee settings, integrating targeted support for high-risk children, strengthening household resilience, improving shelter conditions, and reinforcing community-level protection systems to effectively reduce violence against children.