Rape Day -

: The spread of such content can trigger severe trauma symptoms in survivors of sexual assault.

: The trend began on TikTok in April 2021, coinciding with Sexual Assault Awareness Month. It allegedly started from a video made by a group of men declaring April 24th as "National Rape Day". RAPE DAY

: It creates a climate of fear, leading many women and girls to alter their behavior, such as staying indoors or carrying weapons for protection. : The spread of such content can trigger

Despite being fake, the "holiday" causes significant real-world harm: : It creates a climate of fear, leading

: Police departments globally have issued statements confirming there is no such "legal" day and that all sexual assault remains a serious criminal offense.

: Warning videos, while well-intentioned, can reinforce the "rape myth" that victims are responsible for preventing their own assaults. Responses and Countermeasures