INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK OF, MALE RAPE

The offence of rape is a highly reprehensible and distressing social issue which have serious consequences for victims and society as a whole. It is a crime that is not limited to any gender and anyone can be both a perpetuator and a victim. While male victims have been mostly marginalized and silenced, this research delves into the phenomenon of male rape and explores the factors contributing to their silence and underreporting. This project focuses on the legal and institutional frameworks of male rape in Nigeria while considering the barriers this has created for male rape victims in Nigeria by exploring how the Nigerian laws address rape and male rape and the social stereotypes surrounding male masculinity and its effect on male victims of rape. It also seeks a review and reform of the laws guiding the offence of rape in Nigeria. It aims to provide recommendations for how society can better support male survivors and break the silence around male rape by creating platforms and enacting rape laws that ensure justice and help for male rape survivors