Misinformation fuels victim-blaming and protects abusers. It’s time to separate myths from facts and stand for the truth.
🔴 Myth: Only strangers commit rape.
✅ Fact: Most survivors know their attackers—partners, friends, or family members.
🔴 Myth: Victims “ask for it” by their clothes or behavior.
✅ Fact: Rape is about power, not clothing. No one asks to be assaulted.
🔴 Myth: Men can’t be raped.
✅ Fact: Anyone, regardless of gender, can be a victim of sexual violence.
🔴 Myth: If they didn’t fight back, it wasn’t rape.
✅ Fact: Fear, shock, or threats can paralyze victims, making resistance impossible.
🔴 Myth: False rape accusations are common.
✅ Fact: False reports are rare—most victims never even report their assault.
Rape is a crime. Consent is mandatory. Break the myths, spread the facts!