Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Against Men and Boys: Survivors Sidelined in Peace Agreements
Abstract
Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Against Men (CRSVAM) is often overlooked for several reasons. There is a data vacuum on CRSVAM due to: a lack of disclosure among survivors; men who disclose are significantly more likely to be overlooked; and narrow definitions of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV) do not include common forms of CRSVAM. CRSVAM is also often not recognised in international mechanisms for accountability, and some domestic criminal codes even criminalise sexually violated men. Humanitarian programming often focuses on women and children and excludes men as victims and survivors.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Gender
Security
and Conflict
Conflict
Peace
and Violence in Colombia
War
Law
and Justice
Publication details
- Journal / source
- ERA
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN