 Goal 5 of the Sustainable Development Goals, Gender Equality, What Are False Allegations? False allegations are claims made against a person that are partially or entirely fabricated to prosecute and someone innocent. False allegations are mostly seen in cases that involve sexual misconduct, such as rape and molestation. Other forms of false allegations that are made include child abuse, bullying, and stalking. False allegations affect not only the cases they are involved in, but other cases as well. When women make false allegations, suspicion is raised in other cases where women were actually victims. These suspicions also deter other women from speaking up, out of fear that they will not be taken seriously. In order to combat false allegation, everyone needs to do their part. It's important to remember that people are innocent until proven guilty. All accusations should be treated seriously and thoroughly investigated. Also, those who are proven guilty of making false allegations should be heavily scrutinized and receive necessary consequences to discourage others that seek to make false claims. Everyone should feel comfortable about speaking up if they were harmed. Being sure that women's voices are acknowledged and not just heard, along with detailed investigations will help fight against false allegations.