The first SSI took place in Kampala, Uganda in April 2013. Conceived as a response to the invisibility of sexual violence against males in conflict setting.
OPEN ACCESS: Torture and sexual violence in war and conflict: The unmaking and remaking of subjects of violence https://t.co/YjuUiJsUnz. Glad to co-author w @MariaSternSGS & @DrHarrietGray and draw on insights of @refugeelawproj supported refugees.
Team Kiryandongo is carrying out a training of 24 RWC/LCs, Secretaries of PLWDs, youth, women & Religious leaders drawn from the refugee and host community on refugee rights and protection. The training aims at strengthening co existence, understanding of issues affecting them.
A lot needs to be found out on to why refugees are returning home secretly. @refugeelawproj@Refugees
South Sudanese refugees secretly return home - Daily Monitor https://t.co/An9DADnPMg
As we returned from Gulu court on Tuesday,supporters cheered us all the way.Police officers kept beating pple on roadsides with sticks &in Bombo,police truck UP 2525 hit a boda rider to push him off the road.Hakeem Sekamwa died &today we buried him in Luweero.This evil must stop!
The extent of conflict-related sexual violence against men & boys spotlighted in @nbstv interview, highlights how responding appropriately (medically, legally) is a wise strategy to end impunity enjoyed by perpetrators seeking to inflict long term & destabilising trauma
Press Release on 🇸🇩 #Sudan:
@endrapeinwar is gravely concerned about the alleged acts of sexual violence perpetrated against civilians in Khartoum and demands the immediate and complete cessation of all violence.
Read more here: https://t.co/GdYaIMQzPX
#SSI2019 Ken Clearwater one of the Co founders of @SSISVAM gives remarks towards the end of the institute. Ken is an advocate for @SSISVAM. He acknowledges the work of fellow advocates and founders. Very emotional way to bring us towards the end.
The time is now 4 the academia 2 develop the sexual violence against men & women in conflict curriculum 2 facilitate learning in schools & universities. During the #SSI2019 it was clear that information is lacking on male cases #SDGs@refugeelawproj@SSISVAM
#SSI2019 In my community in DRC when locals know that u were sexually abused as a man.U will not be called in any community meetings, events & ur humiliated. Survivors lose dignity & respect in community. @refugeelawproj @DrChrisDolan @end_svc@endrapeinwar
#SSI2019 Connection btn sexual violence & torture is that there is humiliation, pain infliction, injuries, swellings, loss of dignity & respect.While a man is a called a woman, its the highest humiliation. Stand up against sexual violence. @endrapeinwar@UN
The exhibition of the #refugee & host sexual violence survivors documentaries at the #SSI2019 at Kampala Kolping Hotel.
Videos are communicating a million words & Key in awareness raising. @refugeelawproj @mrmadrigal @DrChrisDolan @endrapeinwar@end_svc