Sexual violence

Search for Justice: The Story of Olena Yahupova

Having survived captivity, torture and sexual violence, Yahupova continues to fight for accountability.

18 Mar 26

A woman holds her dog while being evacuated from her home due to Russian shelling on March 06, 2023 in Kupiansk, Ukraine. © John Moore/Getty Images

Ukraine: Sexual Violence Reparations At Risk

Many survivors now fear they will be unable to access urgently needed financial support.

11 Mar 26

Workplace harassment and sexual abuse remains commonplace in Kazakhstan. © AI created image by Freepik

Kazakhstan: “I Was Treated Like Property”

Civil society campaigns for a clear legal definition of sexual harassment that would allow abusers to be held accountable.

4 Mar 26

A woman walks through the heavily damaged town of Izyum on January 11, 2023 in Izyum, Ukraine. Izyum was occupied by the Russian military following the invasion of Ukraine and was heavily damaged in the subsequent fighting. © Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Russian Soldier Sentenced for Rape in Occupied Kharkiv Region

Survivor was forced to hide in a minefield to escape her attacker.

27 Nov 25

The towns and villages of the Okhtyrka district in the Sumy region were under occupation for over a month, from February 24 to April 6, 2022. During that time, Russian troops stationed military equipment in private property, looted residents’ homes and took civilians captive. © Alexey Furman/Getty Images

Russian Soldier Sentenced for Sexual Assault and Robbery

Perpetrator identified by survivor after he failed to log out of Google account on her stolen phone.

18 Sep 25

Maksym Lianchenko, a native of Donetsk, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for rape committed during the occupation of the Kharkiv region in April 2022. © Security Service of Ukraine (SSU)

Militant Sentenced for Kharkiv Rape

Prosecutor pays tribute to survivor’s courage and participation in the legal process.

26 Aug 25

Oleksandr, a 22-year-old Ukrainian soldier suffering from severe mental trauma and other injuries, sits on his bed at a psychiatric hospital on October 05, 2023 in Kyiv, Ukraine. © Chris McGrath/Getty Images

Ukraine: “I Just Wanted Them to Shoot Me”

Male survivors of conflict-related sexual violence often struggle to access legal redress and psychological help.

11 Aug 25

A woman picks up ornaments as she walks through her home that was destroyed during battles at the start of Russia's full scale invasion, in Yahidne village on October 30, 2022 in Chernihiv, Ukraine. © Ed Ram/Getty Images

Ukrainian Court to Hear Yahidne Rape Case

Three Russian soldiers will be tried in absentia and behind closed doors.

27 Mar 25

Danislan Kuramayev, a 22-year-old Russian soldier, faces a trial in absentia on charges of raping a woman in July 2022 during the occupation of the Borova community in the Kharkiv region.

Russian Soldier Faces in Absentia Trial for Rape

Survivor of assault was forced to find refuge by hiding in a minefield.

12 Mar 25

Photo from the January 21, 2025 hearing.

Trial of Russian Who Told Husband to “Rape Ukrainian Women” Proceeds

Sole witness in case gives evidence to Kyiv’s Shevchenko district court.

10 Mar 25

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