War rape has until recently been a hidden element of war, which according to Human Rights Watch is linked to the largely gender-specific character of war rape – abuse committed by men against women.
战时强奸一直是战争中的一个隐藏要素，直到最近人权观察组织才指出，战时强奸具有极强的性别针对性——男性针对女性的虐待。