Trafficked, exploited, married off: Rohingya children’s lives crushed by foreign aid cuts
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- Severe foreign aid cuts imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump have led to the closure of thousands of schools and youth training centers for Rohingya children in Bangladesh, severely impacting child protection and increasing vulnerability to trafficking and exploitation.
- This development is critical as it highlights the direct consequences of funding reductions on the lives of Rohingya children, who are already facing dire circumstances in refugee camps, exacerbating their risk of being trafficked or married off at young ages.
- The situation reflects a broader trend of disruptions in global health and social programs due to U.S. funding cuts, as reported by organizations like UNAIDS, which warns that such reductions could lead to millions losing access to essential health services, indicating a significant threat to vulnerable populations worldwide.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System
