Survey: Sexual abuse of men and boys in Pakistan

A man was sexually assaulted by a taxi driver in Peshawar. In this rare case, the survivor reported the incident to police and swift action led to the arrest of the rapist. However, many cases of sexual abuse of men go unreported in Pakistan due to the idea of shame attached to it and how our society views masculinity.

If you are a man and have been sexually harassed or assaulted in Pakistan, please take the survey below. Before you do, kindly read the definition of sexual harassment and sexual assault – two terms that often overlap each other.

Sexual harassment is bullying or coercion of a sexual nature, or the unwelcome or inappropriate promise of rewards in exchange for sexual favors. It includes unwanted sexual looks, gestures and remarks.

Sexual assault is any type of forced or coerced sexual contact or behavior that happens without consent. It includes rape, attempted rape and child molestation.

The results of this anonymous survey will be published as part of an upcoming article.