The rape of men
source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2011/jul/17/the-rape-of-men
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Sexual violence is one of the most horrific weapons of war, an instrument of terror used against women. Yet huge numbers of men are also victims. In this harrowing report, Will Storr travels to Uganda to meet traumatised survivors, and reveals how male rape is endemic in many of the world's conflicts
Please visit the link for the full report. It is a very well written piece but I warn you it is also difficult and sometimes painful to read. At the same time it is important that it is read!
It tells individuals accounts of such abuse, how prevalent such abuse is in war torn countries and the silent struggles of the victims who live in fear of being ostracised by family, friends and communities if it is found out to have happened to them.
Please visit the link for the full report. It is a very well written piece but I warn you it is also difficult and sometimes painful to read. At the same time it is important that it is read!
It tells individuals accounts of such abuse, how prevalent such abuse is in war torn countries and the silent struggles of the victims who live in fear of being ostracised by family, friends and communities if it is found out to have happened to them.
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remanns:
Thank you, I think it is important for an many people as possible to read the original article so thank you for highlighting it in a group.
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pdy
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pdy:
You are most welcome.
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