The ICTY and ICTR convicted numerous acts of wartime sexual violence perpetrated on males and females. They have been considered pioneers in international criminal law due to the wealth of...Show moreThe ICTY and ICTR convicted numerous acts of wartime sexual violence perpetrated on males and females. They have been considered pioneers in international criminal law due to the wealth of jurisprudence and definitions they created. However, scholars have accused the Tribunals of ‘leaving behind the men’ through primarily focusing on female victims of sexual violence. This thesis addresses this claim and assesses how the prosecution of wartime sexual violence in both Tribunals differed depending on gender. Employing a textual analysis of ICTY and ICTR court records, it compares sexual violence cases against males and females in terms of language, framing and prosecution. The results of the analysis demonstrate that, while progress can be made for victims of both genders, male victims are disenfranchised through mischaracterization of their experiences, gender-based language, and differing prosecution of similar crimes.Show less
