Rape Day 【Pro】

: 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.

: Researchers at ISD Global label this "zombie misinformation" because it resurfaces nearly every April despite being thoroughly debunked. Impact and Social Harms RAPE DAY

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

: 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. Impact and Social Harms : Police departments globally

: 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.

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