Rape — Day

"National Rape Day" is a viral social media hoax that first surfaced in April 2021. It is characterized by claims that sexual assault is "legal" or "encouraged" on April 24th, a narrative that has been repeatedly debunked by researchers, law enforcement, and social media platforms. Overview of the Hoax

: Platforms like TikTok have stated they monitor for and remove content promoting violence, though critics at ISD Global argue that moderation strategies often fail to trigger warning labels or promote debunking posts.

: Organizations like Action for Personal Choice provide resources for parents and educators to talk to teens about these posts, emphasizing that rape is never acceptable or legal. RAPE DAY

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

: While TikTok reported no evidence of the original video, the hashtag #April24 and related content amassed millions of views. Most of these were "response videos" from users sharing safety warnings or making threats against potential perpetrators, which inadvertently helped the hoax spread. "National Rape Day" is a viral social media

Despite being fake, the "holiday" causes significant real-world harm:

: Police departments globally have issued statements confirming there is no such "legal" day and that all sexual assault remains a serious criminal offense. : Organizations like Action for Personal Choice provide

: 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".