“Destroyed from Within” Sexual Violence against Men and Boys in Syria and Turkey

The armed conflict in Syria has resulted in a human rights and humanitarian crisis of staggering proportions in which the civilian population suffers daily threats to life, dignity and wellbeing. Humanitarian needs far outstrip the capacity to respond, and access to aid is routinely denied by all sides. The conflict has also given rise to massive internal displacement and an unprecedented refugee crisis in which millions of people have fled the country. Turkey hosts by far the greatest number of refugees from Syria, at just over 3.5 million people, or 63.3% of registered refugees from Syria in the region.

Key wordssexual violence / sexual violence against boys / sexual violence against children / sexual violence against men

CountriesSyria / Turkey

CategoryPublication