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In a landmark decision in 2008, the UN Security Council unanimously passed resolution 1820, which recognized conflict-related sexual violence as a tactic of war and a matter of international peace and security. This resolution reclassifies sexual violence in conflict as a security issue in breach of UN member states鈥� commitment to the protection of civilians, demanding 鈥渢hat all parties to armed conflict immediately take appropriate measures to protect civilians, including women and girls, from all forms of sexual violence鈥�. Historically, conflict-related sexual violence has been framed as a 鈥渞andom and opportunistic act, committed by undisciplined soldiers exploiting the chaos of war 鈥� or as a legitimate spoil of war鈥�. As such, it has been overlooked in peace talks. While sexual-based violence is primarily seen as a form of violence against women, it is vital that this lens is broadened, as men have also been victims of sexual-based violence in conflict.