: 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".
Despite being fake, the "holiday" causes significant real-world harm: RAPE DAY
: 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. : The trend began on TikTok in April
: It creates a climate of fear, leading many women and girls to alter their behavior, such as staying indoors or carrying weapons for protection. RAPE DAY