An overwhelming majority of Irish teenagers believe sexual consent is vitally important, a new report has found. NUI Galway’s Active* Consent programme surveyed 613 post-primary students aged 15-17 on a variety of issues related to sexual consent. 93% of females and 79% of males agreed that consent is always required for sexual activity, while 98% of respondents agreed it … [Read more...] about Report highlights importance of consent among teens
Active Consent Programme
Great buzz all around for SHAG Week
By Laura Quinn The bi-annual Students’ Union Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance (SHAG) Week took place late last month. This year’s SHAG week events, hosted virtually in line with current Covid-19 restrictions focused on key issues impacting on the sexual health and wellbeing of students, including sexual self-confidence, contraception, STIs, safe online sex and sexual … [Read more...] about Great buzz all around for SHAG Week
NUI Galway launches national consent programme
By Julia Tereno NUI Galway is leading the way on sex education with the launch of the Active Consent Programme, a nationwide initiative to educate third level students on sexual consent. The Active Consent Programme was officially launched on 11 January by Mary Mitchell O’Connor, Minister of State for Higher Education, and Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh, President of NUI … [Read more...] about NUI Galway launches national consent programme