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Understanding the Need for Sexual Consent Education

In December 2024, the Plan Youth Group, in collaboration with the international NGO Plan International, conducted a survey involving 1,000 high school students in Japan. The survey focused on the critical topic of sexual consent, aiming to uncover the current state of knowledge and understanding among youths. With significant reforms in Japan's criminal law emphasizing the necessity of consent in sexual activities, this survey's findings illuminate the persistent issues within educational settings regarding sexual consent awareness and education.

Survey Overview

• - Participants: 1,000 high school students aged 15-18 in Japan (771 females, 229 males)
• - Method: Online survey conducted via Freeasy
• - Questions: 12 inquiries covering various aspects of sexual consent education
• - Duration: December 2, 2024, to December 10, 2024

The necessity for adequate sexual education has been heightened, especially following the criminal law amendments established in 2023, which criminalized non-consensual sexual activities. The Japanese Ministry of Education has since focused on the importance of teaching sexual consent through