Citation

Colombo S, Colombo Lahoz SN. Epidemiol. Prev. 2024; 48(1): 66-73.

Vernacular Title

Violenza sessuale nei conflitti: la pandemia ombra. Una rassegna di questioni controverse

Copyright

(Copyright © 2024, Cooperativa Epidemiologia E Prevenzione)

DOI

10.19191/EP24.1.A690.022

PMID

38482787

Abstract

This article explores the persistent and deeply troubling issue of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) throughout history and in contemporary conflicts. It examines the roots of wartime sexual violence in wartime, the evolving international legal framework for the protection of civilians, and the emergence of concerns about the protection of women and girls from such violence. The article delves into controversial aspects, including competing theories to explain CRSV, the challenges in obtaining accurate data on its prevalence, and the often-overlooked issue of CRSV against men and boys. It also addresses the cultural and societal factors that perpetuate CRSV and the long-lasting consequences on survivors. The article concludes by underscoring the importance of comprehensive care for survivors and the need to tackle the deep-seated causes of this violence, including gender inequality.

Language: en

Keywords

*Sex Offenses; *Violence; Biases; Conflict-related sexual violence; Female; Gender inequality; Gender-based violence; Humans; Italy/epidemiology; Male; Prevalence; Survivors