Right-wing activists like Tommy Robinson spread clip falsely claiming Europe launches anti-rape lingerie to shield women from third-world migrants. Video promotes US AR Wear product crowdfunded in 2013 with $55k but stalled production since 2016. German Safe Shorts is 2017 prototype by rape victim Sandra Seilz, now unavailable without website. EU sexual violence crimes rose 79% and rapes 141% from 2013-2023 per Eurostat. Rising reports tie directly to heightened societal awareness increasing victim disclosures. One in three EU women suffered physical or sexual violence since adulthood. Misleading narrative recirculated before, debunked by RTVE in 2024.
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