False Rape Accusations Undermine the Struggle of Real Victims, By Oluwatosin Adeyemi
It is important to state clearly: false accusations are not the norm. Research globally shows that false rape reports make up a small percentage of total cases. However, even isolated incidents can have damaging ripple effects. They can discourage real victims from coming forward, provide ammunition for those who dismiss sexual violence claims outright, and destroy the lives and reputations of the falsely accused.