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Why is the eruption of sexual violence and harassment in Europe's cities largely unaddressed? Few in power acknowledge the connection to millions of migrants, primarily young men from Muslim-majority countries. Ayaan Hirsi Ali presents alarming statistics, criminal cases, and personal testimonies to highlight the issue. In 2014, sexual violence in Western Europe spiked after a period of stability, with Germany reporting a 36 percent increase in "offences against sexual self-determination" by 2018, where nearly two-fifths of suspects were non-German. In Austria, asylum-seekers accounted for 11 percent of reported rapes and sexual harassment cases in 2017, despite comprising less than 1 percent of the population. Hirsi Ali argues this violence is not merely alt-right propaganda, but a genuine crisis that must be confronted. She explores why many young Muslim men engage in such behavior, linking it to cultural practices and inadequate protections for women in the Muslim world. As a refugee who experienced gender-based violence herself, Hirsi Ali advocates for immigration reform that emphasizes integration and assimilation. She warns that without action, calls to exclude Muslim migrants will intensify, revealing a troubling trend that threatens to undermine women's rights in Europe.