Why Nigeria needs to acknowledge male conflict rape survivors

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“The lack of social acceptance of male victims/survivors shapes public opinion in ways that trivialise their victimhood.”

Period16 Feb 2026

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Media contributions

  • TitleWhy Nigeria needs to acknowledge male conflict rape survivors
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletThe New Humanitarian
    Media typeWeb
    Duration/Length/Size6 pages
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date16/02/26
    DescriptionThe lack of social acceptance of male victims/survivors shapes public opinion in ways that trivialise their victimhood.
    Producer/AuthorEmeka Njoku
    PersonsEmeka Njoku
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Keywords

  • Gender
  • Sexual Violence
  • Conflict-related sexual violence
  • men and boys
  • mental health
  • Trauma-bonding
  • Nigeria
  • Terrorism
  • counter-terrorism
  • Boko Haram
  • Islamic State of West African Province
  • victimhood
  • stigma

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