Integrating Male Sexual Diversity into Violence Prevention Efforts with Men and Boys Journal Article

This article highlights that men are not a single, homogenous group, and that male sexual diversity needs to be better recognised within violence prevention work. Drawing on data from a multi-country gender-based violence prevention survey across the Asia-Pacific region, the research shows that sexual minority men experience significantly higher risks of violence and lifetime adversity, largely driven by gender-inequitable norms.

The findings reveal that sexuality is a critical factor shaping men’s health, wellbeing, and experiences of masculinity. Programmes that work with men and boys to prevent gender-based violence must therefore address not only harmful norms of masculinity, but also the unique risks and realities faced by sexual minority men.

Integrating male sexual diversity into prevention efforts, and creating stronger connections between programming for women and sexual minority communities, offers a pathway to more inclusive and effective approaches that tackle the root causes of gender-based violence.