Wartime sexual violence: Recent research findings and their implications

Wartime Sexual Violence: Recent Research Findings and Implications

According to a report by the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO), despite significant advances in policies to address conflict-related sexual violence, it continues to occur in conflicts around the world, sometimes on a massive scale.

The report, part of The Missing Peace Series: Understanding Conflict-related Sexual Violence through Research, Policy and Practice by Dara Kay Cohen and Elisabeth J. Wood, reviews recent research on conflict-related sexual violence, noting advances and emergent themes, as well as gaps and opportunities.

Sexual violence is not inevitable during war, as it varies across armed actors.

Recent research highlights the variability of sexual violence across armed actors.
Gaps and opportunities for further research and policy development remain.

The authors emphasize the importance of continued research and policy efforts to address conflict-related sexual violence.

Author's summary: Research on wartime sexual violence reveals variability across armed actors.

Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) — 2025-10-29

Wartime Sexual Violence: Recent Research Findings and Implications

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