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From ‘It Rarely Happens’ to ‘It’s Worse for Men’

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Sexual violence against men and boys in conflict and displacement has garnered increasing attention over the past decade and has been recognised in UN Security Resolution 2467. Despite increased evidence and understanding of the issue, myths and misconceptions nevertheless abound. The authors of this article – practitioners and academics with extensive experience in the field – aim to dispel ten of the most common misconceptions that we have encountered, and to highlight the current evidence base regarding sexual violence against men and boys in humanitarian settings. We argue that just as there is no universal experience of sexual violence for women and girls, there is no universal experience for men and boys, or for nonbinary people. In order to address the complexities of these experiences, a survivor-centred, intersectional approach is needed.

Source: Journal of Humanitarian Affairs

DOI: 10.7227/jha.049

Authors: Heleen Touquet, Sarah Chynoweth, Sarah Martin, Chen Reis, Henri Myrttinen, Philipp Schulz, Lewis Turner, David Duriesmith

Institutions: KU Leuven, Women's Refugee Commission, University of Denver, University of Bremen, Newcastle University, University of Sheffield

Language: English

Topic: Gender, Security, and Conflict

Subfield: Gender Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Gender equality, Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3133684856

FWCI: 2.496

Cites: 62

Cited by: 29

Related to: 10