Reports, tools, films and articles collected by SSI members.
Report
A report on the steps the international community has taken to protect children in armed conflict, with a focus on the Security Council's Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism for grave violations against children. It draws on 16 years of data from the Secretary-General's annual reports.
Article
A peer-reviewed qualitative study from three provinces of Afghanistan, based on interviews with adult male survivors, healthcare providers and community health workers. It describes several barriers that reinforce each other and keep men from getting care after sexual violence.
From the Institutes
Laura Pasquero of the Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies shares lessons on sexual violence against men and boys, and on the successes and challenges of including it in wider training on sexual violence. With commentary from Dr Chris Dolan, Onen David and Alastair Hilton.
Report Content note: describes sexual violence in detail. The item page says more.
The public version of a joint submission, made in March 2022, to Colombia's Special Jurisdiction for Peace, the justice part of the country's transitional justice system. It sets out findings on sexual violence against men and boys during the armed conflict, prepared with Colombian victims' organisations and focus groups of male victims.
Tool or guide
A summary from the NSPCC learning site of the main safeguarding issues for deaf and disabled children, covering risk, communication, assessment and direct work. It is written for practitioners reviewing their own practice.
From the Institutes
A collection of photographs from SSI II in Phnom Penh, SSI III in Christchurch and SSI IV in Kampala. The photographs are not shown on this site until consent has been confirmed for each one.
From the Institutes
Researchers from Harvard University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Tampere University and SOAS University of London discuss their experience of researching sexual violence against men and boys in different settings. With commentary from Dr Philipp Schulz of the University of Bremen.
From the Institutes
Sunhye Kang and Jarrett Davis discuss findings from a 2021 situational analysis of sexual violence against men and boys in South Korea. With commentary from Kenneth Clearwater and Alastair Hilton.
Report
Research by All Survivors Project with its Afghan partner, Youth Health and Development Organization, on the barriers men and boys face in getting healthcare after sexual violence in Afghanistan. It looks at the quality of care available and makes recommendations for health services.
Report
An overview of ECPAT International's Global Boys Initiative, which began after male survivor-advocates at a 2016 survivors' forum said services for boys were very rare. It links to the initiative's country research reports, including Thailand and South Korea.
Film Content note: describes sexual violence in detail. The item page says more.
A short documentary released by All Survivors Project on its fourth anniversary, on conflict-related sexual violence against men and boys in Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Sri Lanka, Syria and Turkey. It includes survivors' accounts.
Article
A peer-reviewed realist review asking how, why and in what circumstances medical and mental health and psychosocial support interventions improve health outcomes for male and LGBT survivors of conflict-related sexual violence. It was published in the journal Conflict and Health.
Report
A briefing that summarises a review of health interventions for men, boys and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) survivors of conflict-related sexual violence. It finds the evidence base weak and sparse, with no studies of interventions aimed specifically at these survivors, and sets out what services and research need to change.
Perspective Content note: describes sexual violence in detail. The item page says more.
An essay by Wokorach Mogi of Refugee Law Project, written with guidance from Onen David Ongwech and Dr Chris Dolan, on the barriers refugee men face in seeking help after conflict-related sexual violence. It was first published by Refugee Law Project in April 2020.
Tool or guide
A checklist from All Survivors Project for governments and the agencies that support them, including national human rights institutions, United Nations field operations and non-governmental organisations. It sets out practical steps to prevent conflict-related sexual violence against men and boys and to respond to it.
Report
A study from the NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, UK) based on interviews with parents about keeping disabled children safe from sexual abuse. It covers how parents talk with their children about abuse, where they look for help, and the support they say they need.
Report Content note: describes sexual violence in detail. The item page says more.
A report by Lawyers and Doctors for Human Rights on sexual violence and torture against men and boys in the Syrian conflict, and its effects on survivors. It argues that this violence is widespread and poorly recognised.
Report Content note: describes sexual violence in detail. The item page says more.
All Survivors Project research on the extent of conflict-related sexual violence against men and boys in the Central African Republic and the factors that make them vulnerable. It draws on a literature review, key informant interviews, interviews with survivors and focus group discussions, and makes recommendations to national authorities, the United Nations and non-governmental organisations.
From the Institutes
A recorded message from Aime Moninga, then President of Men of Hope, to the third South-South Institute in Christchurch, New Zealand, in November 2017. He recorded it after New Zealand immigration authorities refused him a visa to attend in person.
Film Content note: describes sexual violence in detail. The item page says more.
A testimony film from Refugee Law Project in which a male survivor describes conflict-related sexual violence where the perpetrator was a woman in a position of military authority. Accounts of sexual violence by women are rarely documented.
Film
A short UNICEF film on the rights of children with disabilities, with ten principles for their protection, wellbeing and development. The accompanying web page links to related materials.
Report Content note: describes sexual violence in detail. The item page says more.
A report for the International Truth and Justice Project, written by Dr Heleen Touquet of the University of Leuven, on sexual violence against men in Sri Lanka, which often takes place under the label of torture. It is based on survivors' own accounts.
Report
A UNHCR (the UN Refugee Agency) study of sexual violence against men and boys in the Syria conflict and among Syrian refugees in neighbouring countries. It looks at the risks they face and their access to services.
Film Content note: describes sexual violence in detail. The item page says more.
A short BBC film in which a young man in England describes being groomed and exploited by adults, and being dismissed and blamed when he asked the authorities for help.
Report
A report by All Survivors Project and UCLA School of Law comparing sexual violence against men and boys in Sri Lanka and in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It looks at what has been learned in each setting and what that means for responses elsewhere.
Film
A short BBC Newsnight documentary on men from conservative religious communities who hide abuse, violence or their sexuality because speaking out could be seen as dishonouring their families.
Film Content note: describes sexual violence in detail. The item page says more.
A training film for professionals from The Children's Society in the UK, telling the story of a boy abused by a family member. It is used to discuss the behavioural signs of abuse in boys that services often miss.
Film Content note: describes sexual violence in detail. The item page says more.
A short film in which a young Malaysian man speaks about being sexually abused. It is in English with subtitles and is listed as a starting point for discussion.
Report
A report on the work of Men of Hope, a support group of male refugee survivors in Uganda, and on activism as part of healing. It comes from a collaborative study between Refugee Law Project and the Institute of Development Studies at the University of Sussex.
Film Content note: describes sexual violence in detail. The item page says more.
Part of Refugee Law Project's Journeys to Activism series. Aime Moninga, an activist from the Democratic Republic of Congo, speaks about the need for laws that protect men who have experienced conflict-related sexual violence.
Film Content note: describes sexual violence in detail. The item page says more.
Part of Refugee Law Project's Journeys to Activism series. Alain Kabenga, an activist with Men of Hope Refugee Association in Uganda, speaks about advocating for the rights of male survivors of conflict-related sexual violence.
Film Content note: describes sexual violence in detail. The item page says more.
Part of Refugee Law Project's Journeys to Activism series. Stephen Kighoma, an activist with Men of Hope Refugee Association in Uganda, speaks about raising awareness of conflict-related sexual violence against men and boys. He took part in the first SSI in Kampala in 2013.
Film Content note: describes sexual violence in detail. The item page says more.
Part of Refugee Law Project's Journeys to Activism series. Thierry Inongi, a human rights activist from the Democratic Republic of Congo, speaks about his work as an advocate for male survivors of conflict-related sexual violence.
Film Content note: describes sexual violence in detail. The item page says more.
A film scripted, filmed and acted by members of Men of Hope, a support group of male survivors. It shows the effects of sexual violence against men in conflict, including on family life, work and community standing.
Film
A short film from the UK disability charity Scope in which disabled people explain the social model of disability: the idea that people are disabled by barriers in society rather than by their impairments. It is in English with subtitles.
Film Content note: describes sexual violence in detail. The item page says more.
A short film in Spanish with English subtitles about a young man in Nicaragua who experienced sexual abuse, the difficulties that followed, and his later work helping others. It is listed for use with boys and in service provider training.
Perspective
A personal essay by Alastair Hilton, a founder member of SSI, on his work with male survivors and on the first South-South Institute in Kampala in 2013. It was first published on the Good Men Project website shortly after that meeting.
Report
A report on sexual violence against children with disabilities, with a global overview, the international frameworks that protect children, and focused research in four African countries. It is written in an accessible style.
Article Content note: describes sexual violence in detail. The item page says more.
A 2011 piece of journalism by Will Storr, reported in Uganda, on sexual violence against men in conflict and how little it was recognised. It was one of the first mainstream articles on the subject and helped bring together the people who went on to found SSI. The full text is on the publisher's website.
Report
A global report on the situation of people with disabilities, their needs and the barriers they face, with guidance on putting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities into practice. SSI lists it as background for service providers who want their work to include disabled survivors.
Tool or guide
A toolkit for service providers working with boys at risk of, or affected by, sexual violence, abuse and exploitation, and with their families and communities. Its content draws on research with survivors. It is held in a shared online folder.
Interview or podcast
A podcast interview with Ken Clearwater, a founder member of SSI, on the sexual abuse of men and boys. He discusses how gender and masculinity norms keep abuse hidden and speaks about his own experience. The export holds no link to the recording.
Course
A course for mid-level and senior humanitarian managers, run by the Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies and developed with Refugee Law Project, UNHCR, the International Committee of the Red Cross and Médecins Sans Frontières. It covers planning multidisciplinary, survivor-centred prevention and response.
Report
A short list of research on the sexual exploitation and abuse of boys, including children of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity and expression. The old page reproduced publishers' descriptions in full; this page keeps only the titles and links.
Film
A short animated film with subtitles from Shape Arts on how language and society can disable people with impairments. The export holds no link to the film.
Tool or guide
A free online library of tools for social and community workers supporting children and families. Topics include sexual abuse and exploitation, bullying, guidance for parents, relationships, disability and assessments.
Film Content note: describes sexual violence in detail. The item page says more.
A Refugee Law Project film, in English and Acholi, about a man from Gulu district in northern Uganda and the sexual violence he experienced from government soldiers in the late 1980s. It raises questions about justice and accountability for these crimes.
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The library holds 47 items on sexual violence against men, boys and people of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity and expression. Each entry gives a short summary and a link to the original.
18 items carry a content note because they describe sexual violence in detail. The note is shown at the top of the item page.
