Despite being fake, the "holiday" causes significant real-world harm:
"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 RAPE DAY
: The spread of such content can trigger severe trauma symptoms in survivors of sexual assault. Despite being fake
