Weapon of war: Sexual violence against men | DW Documentary

Sexual violence is an often overlooked weapon of war, targeting both women and men. Many male survivors, like Masokolo Lemba from the Congo, remain silent due to intense stigma and the deeply ingrained taboos surrounding the topic. Lemba fled to Uganda, seeking safety, but survivors there face an additional grave danger: the country's Anti-Homosexuality Act, which criminalizes same-sex acts. Despite these challenges, organizations like the Refugee Law Project in Kampala, Uganda, provide a safe space for male survivors to speak about their trauma and begin the long process of healing. Watch the full documentary “Weapon of war: Sexual violence against men” on the DW Documentary YouTube channel. #documentary #dwdocumentary #dwdocs #crime ______ DW Documentary gives you knowledge beyond the headlines. Watch top documentaries from German broadcasters and international production companies. Meet intriguing people, travel to distant lands, get a look behind the complexities of daily life and build a deeper understanding of current affairs and global events. Subscribe and explore the world around you with DW Documentary. Subscribe to: ‬ ⮞ DW Documentary (English): https://www.youtube.com/@DWDocumentary ⮞ DW Documental (Spanish): https://www.youtube.com/@DWDocumental ⮞ DW Documentary وثائقية دي دبليو (Arabic): https://www.youtube.com/@dwdocarabia ⮞ DW Documentary हिन्दी (Hindi): https://www.youtube.com/@dwdochindi ⮞ DW Dokumenter (Indonesian): https://www.youtube.com/@DWDokumenter ⮞ DW Doku (German): https://www.youtube.com/@dwdoku For more visit: http://www.dw.com/en/tv/docfilm/s-3610 Follow DW Documentary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwdocumentary/ Follow DW Documental on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dwdocumental We kindly ask viewers to read and stick to the DW netiquette policy on our channel: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G