Rome Statute, art. 8(2)(b)(xxii) and art. 7(1)(g)
Sexual violence
Rape and sexual violence committed against women, men and minors, in particular during house searches and in detention.
- Incidents
- 3
- Documented victims
- 36
- Period covered
- 2022 — 2022
Geographic distribution
- Kyiv oblast1
- Kharkiv oblast1
- Kherson oblast1
Recorded incidents
22 March 2022 · · Kyiv oblast
Rapes committed during house searches
Sexual violence is committed during house searches, often in front of family members.
Sexual violence · sources: Specialised prosecution units, Victim support organisations
12victims
11 July 2022 · · Kharkiv oblast
Sexual violence reported after liberation
Reports emerge once the town is retaken, gathered by mobile support teams.
Sexual violence · sources: Mobile psychosocial units
9victims
8 September 2022 · · Kherson oblast
Sexual violence in detention
Victims of both sexes describe sexual violence used as a means of pressure in detention.
Sexual violence · sources: Victim support organisations
15victims