All Survivors Project

30/06/2026

Earlier this month, the UN Secretary General released the Annual Report on Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC). The report references documented and/or verified cases of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) against boys in Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Israel and the State of Palestine, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Yemen, Mozambique, and Nigeria, perpetrated by both state forces and non-state armed groups.

The report was subsequently discussed at the UNSC Annual Debate on CAAC. Some of our key takeaways from the annual debate include:
💡The number of reported cases in 2025 has been affected by the UN’s reduced capacity to monitor grave violations against children, with many Member States highlighting the financial constraints that are impacting the CAAC agenda.
💡Many of the six grave violations against children were “foreseeable and preventable”, according to SRSG Frazier.
💡Child reintegration is not only a humanitarian necessity but also essential for building sustainable peace.

ASP echoes SRSG Frazier’s statement that “inaction is a political decision taken consciously”.

Access the full report and annual debate here:
🔗 Full report:https://childrenandarmedconflict.un.org/sites/default/files/2026-06/A_80_723--S_2026_357-EN.pdf
🔗 Debate: https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/06/1167795

As conflicts become increasingly complex and monitoring capacities come under strain, sustained political commitment, adequate resourcing, and evidence-based programming remain essential to protecting children affected by armed conflict, including those affected by CRSV.

Against this backdrop, ASP is honoured to be an implementing partner of United Nations Office for Children and Armed Conflict, with support from Regjeringen (Norge), advancing global and country-specific efforts to strengthen responses to CRSV against boys associated with armed forces and armed groups, and a Steering Committee Member of the Global Alliance for the Protection of Boys from Sexual Violence (GAPB).

22/06/2026

On the opening day of the UN Human Rights Council 62nd session , we were delighted to convene, together with 37 member states, a timely side-event focusing on conflict-related sexual violence ( ) against men and boys, with particular attention to the ongoing situation in .

We were honoured to hear powerful contributions from Dr. Pavlo Schmulevych, survivor of torture and representative from Мережа чоловіків України, які пережили полон і тортури., and Dr. Kateryna Levchenko, Government Commissioner for Gender Equality Policy, who spoke passionately about their work and experience.

Key takeaways:
💡 As noted by Dr. Schmulevych, "When we speak about CRSV, we often speak in numbers, policies, and programs. But behind every number stands a human being whose life has been changed forever."
💡 CRSV against men and boys has been documented at a significant scale in Ukraine, particularly in detention and captivity settings, revealing recurring patterns of abuse and distinct dynamics surrounding survivor disclosure.
💡 Speaking about CRSV against men and boys does not undermine work on female survivors, on the contrary, it broadens and deepens the understanding and contributes to more inclusive responses.
💡 Responses to CRSV must recognise families as secondary survivors in their own right, ensuring both their immediate material needs and long-term rights to support and reparations are addressed.
💡 Healthcare and rehabilitation services must be specialised, gender-sensitive, and sustained over the long term.
💡 Justice is not one-size-fits-all. For survivors, it can take many forms; safe documentation and practical reparations are essential to ensuring meaningful, survivor-centred access to justice.
💡 Survivor-led organisations and networks are essential to recovery and should be recognised as a core part of the response infrastructure.

A sincere thank you to the Permanent Missions of Liechtenstein, Frank Büchel, and Permanent mission of Ukraine in Geneva for co-hosting this important discussion, and to all participants who contributed to advancing this vital conversation.

19/06/2026

Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.

ASP’s survivor-centred advocacy also includes engagement at the international level. In May, we were proud to host an event at the in New York. One of the best-attended events of the week, it brought together member states, UN bodies, representatives of civil society and survivor networks to discuss survivor-centred justice and care for male victims/survivors of CRSV.

Some of our key takeaways from this event were:
💡 The interventions by USGs on and , SRSG Pramila Patten and SRSG Vanessa Frazier, as well as by OHCHR’s Ukraine Head of Human Rights Danielle Bell, emphasised that sexual violence against men and boys remains an underreported subject, rendered invisible by gender bias, stigma, and legal frameworks that fail to fully recognise its scope.
💡 Despite 2467's provisions for men and boys in detention, critical gaps persist. National legal and political protection remains inaccessible and fails to address survivors' needs for remedies and justice. Documentation also remains fragmented particularly due to the fear of retaliation, while accountability continues to be a rare exception rather than the norm across conflict contexts.
💡 Speakers called for solutions to the issue, including confidential environments, like first responder service provisions that offer safe space for the testimony collection, culturally sensitive procedures, and specialised interview models.

While today is a day of visibility, ASP is committed to this work on every day. We are a survivor-centred organisation and will continue to put victims/survivors at the centre of our research and advocacy to prevent CRSV.

19/06/2026

Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.

In 2026, the UN Secretary-General Annual Report on CRSV listed Russia as a party credibly suspected of CRSV in the Annex. After extensive advocacy from NGOs and survivor-led groups, this is a huge step forward in holding accountable those responsible for sexual violence and pursuing justice for victims/survivors. As the UN Secretary-General states, “at this pivotal moment, the strengthening of the prevention and response architecture established under the terms of Security Council resolution 1888 (2009), which affirmed the recognition of sexual violence as a threat to international peace and security, is essential”.

This week, All Survivors Project was proud to present our handbook on guidance for the National Police of Ukraine (NPU). Ukraine has the highest recorded number of cases of male-directed sexual violence, and thus it is crucial that justice-related bodies are trained and equipped to provide care for victims/survivors seeking support. This handbook is one step towards awareness, proper training, and ensuring survivor-centred justice measures in Ukraine.

We are delighted to have the support of our partners Canada’s Foreign Policy—Global Affairs Canada and Peace and Human Rights Division from Switzerland who, along with representatives from state institutions, survivor networks and the embassies of Suomen suurlähetystö Kiova - Embassy of Finland in Kyiv and Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kyiv, attended the launch.

While today is a day of visibility, ASP is committed to this work on every day. We are a survivor-centred organisation and will continue to put victims/survivors at the centre of our research and advocacy to prevent CRSV.

02/06/2026

The 2026 Report of the Secretary General on Conflict Related Sexual Violence to the United Nations Security Council released on 29 May 2026 listed Russian armed and security forces among its list of parties credibly suspected of committing or being responsible for patterns of r**e or other forms of sexual violence in situations of armed conflict on the agenda of the .

View the report here:https://news.un.org/en/sites/default/files/atoms/files/secretary-general-report-on-sexual-violence-in-conflict.pdf

The report confirmed that the UN has “verified 310 cases of conflict-related sexual violence, including r**e, gang r**e, ge***al mutilation, electric shocks and beatings to the ge***als, affecting 280 men, 26 women and 4 girls perpetrated by Russian armed and security forces”.

All Survivors Project recognises the importance of the formal listing of Russian armed and security forces as perpetrators of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) in the Annex to the Secretary-General’s annual report on CRSV.

This listing marks a crucial step in recognising the perpetration of CRSV and calling for the accountability of Russian armed and security forces. Listing will trigger the structured engagement process necessary to press for compliance, address impunity, and prevent further violations. This is particularly important given that thousands of Ukrainian PoWs and civilians who remain in Russian captivity and are in direct need of protection.

This is also a crucial step in recognising the demands repeatedly made by survivors and upholding the principles of . The Security Council has emphasised that prevention and response must “respect the rights and prioritise the needs of survivors” (S/RES/2467 (2019), para. 16). General Assembly resolutions reinforce this standard, affirming its application to access to justice, remedies and assistance (A/RES/76/304 (2022)) and mandating victim- and survivor-centred practice for newly established UN mechanisms (A/RES/77/301 (2023)).

The documentation of 31 cases, 39% of which were threats, of conflict-related sexual violence implicating Ukrainian armed forces, Security Service and penitentiary staff, most prior to 2025, demonstrates the widespread effects of sexual violence in every conflict setting. The access that the Ukrainian government has given to officials and their efforts to strengthen policies demonstrate a commitment to accountability that is crucial to ensuring support for all survivors.

We commend UNSG António Guterres and USG Pramila Patten for upholding survivor-centredness and accountability, and listening to the calls consistently made on behalf of civil society organisations and survivor groups in Ukraine.

See some of our public calls for this listing below. Thank you to the Permanent Missions to the UN of Canada and Switzerland and to Canada’s Foreign Policy—Global Affairs Canada for your ongoing support of our work. And thank you to Danielle Bell from United Nations Human Rights for your timely and survivor-centred documentation. We will continue to work alongside survivors to advocate for care, support, and recognition of CRSV in all contexts.

🔗https://allsurvivorsproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/251028-Letter-to-the-Secretary-General.pdf

🔗https://allsurvivorsproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/250702-UNSG-closed-letter.pdf

27/05/2026

All Survivors Project was honoured to host a side event at this year’s Protection of Civilians Week in New York organised by United Nations OCHA, Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations in New York, CIVIC and International Rescue Committee. Hosted by the EU delegation in New York, this event brought together people from across the human rights and humanitarian sector to discuss how to ensure sustainable and intersectional justice for victims/survivors of CRSV.

Thank you to our speakers USG Vanessa Frazier, Oleksiy Sivak, USG Pramila Patten, and Danielle Bell for their interventions.

Some of our key takeaways from the event included:
💡 The importance of a strong gender lens and robust data to ensure justice for survivors.
💡 Recognition that each survivors’ experience is different; while robust training is necessary, it is never sufficient to be able to respond to the diversity of experiences and needs.
💡 The unique challenges men and boys face as victims/survivors must never be overlooked.
💡 Barriers for survivors’ access to justice remain, including lack of access, underreporting, lack of recourse, stigma, weak and ineffective justice systems, and lack of understanding of what CRSV is.

We extend our thanks to victims/survivors who remain at the centre of our work.

Thank you to our co-sponsors: Permanent Mission of Central African Republic to the United Nations, Permanent Mission of Canada to the UN, European Union Delegation to the United Nations, Permanent Mission of Finland to the United Nations, Permanent Mission of Liechtenstein to the UN, Permanent Mission of Malta to the United Nations New York, Permanent Mission of Norway to the United Nations, Permanent Mission of the Republic of Slovenia to the United Nations, Постійне представництво України при ООН / Perm Mission of Ukraine to the UN, UK Mission to the United Nations, the United Nations Office for Children and Armed Conflict, UN Against Sexual Violence in Conflict, The Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security, Global Survivors Fund, Justice Rapid Response and the Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination at Princeton University.

13/05/2026

📣 Event Announcement 📣

We’re hosting an event at this month's annual Protection of Civilians week focussing on intersectional and gender-sensitive approaches to justice for victims/survivors of sexual violence. We are looking forward to reflecting on methods to enhance the protection of in .

Thank you to the European Union at the UN – New York for hosting.

See more details below.

🔗 Click the link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxl9pYpus_7HI4TuzqJy4NUJRnobcBcsPV-q5C0wSvxG4duQ/viewform?usp=send_form

We’re excited to see you there!

Thank you to our co-sponsors: Permanent Mission of Central African Republic to the United Nations, Permanent Mission of Canada to the UN, European Union Delegation to the United Nations, Permanent Mission of Finland to the United Nations, Permanent Mission of Liechtenstein to the UN, Permanent Mission of Malta to the United Nations New York, Permanent Mission of Norway to the United Nations, Permanent Mission of the Republic of Slovenia to the United Nations, Постійне представництво України при ООН / Perm Mission of Ukraine to the UN, UK Mission to the United Nations, the United Nations Office for Children and Armed Conflict, UN Against Sexual Violence in Conflict, The The Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security, Global Survivors Fund, Justice Rapid Response and the Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination at Princeton University.

30/04/2026

Deepening the understanding of survivor-centred healthcare for male victims/survivors of sexual violence through ethically grounded, context-specific research over the past 10 years is one way ASP works to strengthen service providers’ responses to victims/survivors of CRSV.

As part of this ongoing work, ASP has engaged with Médecins Sans Frontières / MSF to share research findings from our multi-country healthcare report, released in December of 2025. Laura Pasquero and Patricia Ollé Tejero delivered a session to MSF teams across multiple regions, presenting evidence on survivor-centred healthcare for men and boys who are victims/survivors of sexual violence in , , and the .

Key discussion points included:
💡 What survivor-centred care looks like from victims/survivors' own perspectives.
💡 Multi-layered barriers to healthcare access for male victims/survivors.
💡 How to adapt interventions to specific operational contexts.

We are deeply grateful to all the MSF advisors, project teams, and referents who accompanied and contributed to this research — from the advisory group to field implementation.

Read the full report:
https://allsurvivorsproject.org/survivor-centred-healthcare-for-male-victims-survivors-of-sexual-violence/

Stay tuned for upcoming research from Ukraine and Nigeria.

16/04/2026

Every child should grow up free from fear, violence, and stigma.

Today is Blue Umbrella Day, the international day for the protection of boys from sexual violence.

The Global Alliance for the Protection of Boys from Sexual Violence (GAPB) was launched in 2025 as a joint project calling for more inclusive prevention, response, and mitigation of violence against boys. We join our fellow founding members ECPAT International, Equimundo, Family for Every Child, Physicians for Human Rights, Save the Children, Women's Refugee Commission in calling for robust and sustainable protection of boys.

Learn more about what you can do to help our efforts: https://www.wearegapb.org/global-manifesto

Sexual violence against children is one of the most urgent human rights issues of our time. It affects children of all genders and backgrounds, shaped by identity, circumstance, and context. Yet too often, the specific experiences of boys are left out of the picture.

31/03/2026

¿Cómo podemos garantizar que todas las víctimas y sobrevivientes de violencia sexual tengan un acceso seguro e inclusivo a la atención, el apoyo y los servicios a los que tienen derecho?

All Survivors Project y HIAS Colombia, con el apoyo de la Embajada de Suiza en Colombia – Ayuda Humanitaria ( ), han concluido un proyecto piloto de atención a hombres víctimas y sobrevivientes de violencia sexual, que incluye apoyo en violencia basada en género, salud mental, asesoramiento jurídico e inclusión económica.

Hasta la fecha, este proyecto es el único en Colombia que aborda de manera integral las necesidades de los hombres víctimas y sobrevivientes.

Para responder a esta pregunta desde la perspectiva de sobrevivientes y profesionales, compartimos los principales hallazgos a través de un informe de sistematización, un resumen ejecutivo y un video, donde se destacan:
🔵 Qué funcionó
🔵 Lecciones aprendidas y desafíos
🔵 Impacto individual y familiar
🔵 Crecimiento profesional

Desliza para ver una vista previa y visita nuestra página web para conocer el informe completo y el video.

Ayúdanos a promover una atención inclusiva, interseccional y centrada en las personas sobrevivientes compartiendo estos materiales con tu equipo y colegas.

🔗https://allsurvivorsproject.org/lecciones-aprendidas-construyendo-una-repuesta-mas-incluyente-de-las-necesidades-de-hombres-sobrevivientes-de-violencia-sexual-en-colombia/