Shafaqna English- Conflicts can expose civilians and detainees to grave abuses. Women and girls continue to bear the overwhelming burden of this violence. But overlooking male survivors can leave them without appropriate medical, psychological, or legal support.
According to the UN Secretary-General’s report, women and girls made up 93% of verified victims of conflict-related sexual violence in 2024, compared with seven per cent who were men and boys.
The figures, however, do not capture the full extent of the damage, which remains heavily underreported; estimates suggest that 90 to 95 % of sexual abuse against men and boys in conflict settings is never recorded.
Sources: News.un.org