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Celebrating World Sexual Health Day with an Educational Toolkit

On September 4th, 2025, a significant event will take place: World Sexual Health Day. To honor this occasion, the Japan-based organization Sowledge is pleased to announce the distribution of a free toolkit aimed at educators titled "How to Teach Consent Education Starting at Age 5."

Toolkit Overview

This toolkit is an essential resource designed to help educators teach young children the importance of valuing both themselves and others in their interactions. It provides practical guidance and activities for embedding consent education within early childhood education settings - a timely response as global attention on consent grows. The toolkit includes well-researched instructional materials from various European organizations known for their initiatives in sexual health education.

Background of Sowledge

Sowledge is a non-profit organization established to promote comprehensive sexuality education. The organization has previously provided training and resources for educators, healthcare professionals, and policymakers, including initiatives like the "Sowlinks" program, which focuses on sexuality education training in Europe. Moreover, they offer engaging materials such as "Sex Education Toilet Paper" and "Break Sugo-Roku" to facilitate enjoyable learning experiences in sexuality education.

This initiative to distribute the toolkit is bolstered by collaboration with educational and public health institutions, as well as civic groups in France and Denmark, who have created these educational resources. For the Japanese audience, relevant content has been translated and adapted to ensure its effectiveness in local education settings.

Features of the Toolkit

The kit titled, "How to Teach Consent Education Starting at Age 5: Learning YES and NO," has been expertly crafted by the French organization Association L’Œil du Loup in partnership with the Center for Violence Prevention and Maternelle Dégénrée. Key features of the toolkit include:

• - Content tailored to align with European standards, supplemented with Japanese context and explanations.
• - Age-appropriate activities to effectively teach consent concepts to young learners.
• - User-friendly worksheets and examples of activities that can be immediately implemented in classrooms.

It’s important to note that while the toolkit draws on European educational standards, adjustments may be required to tailor it to specific classroom environments in Japan.

Insights from Sowledge’s Leadership

Riko Suzuki, the representative director of Sowledge, emphasized, "Learning about consent is a critical first step for children in building respectful and caring relationships. There is a growing recognition of the importance of sexual consent education in Japan, and the need for early intervention is increasingly apparent. However, many educators are unsure of how to introduce these concepts effectively. It is my hope that this toolkit will empower educators in all types of institutions, from elementary schools to kindergartens and youth clinics, to confidently engage students in this vital learning journey."

Distribution Details

• - Launch Date: September 4th, 2025 (World Sexual Health Day)
• - Target Audience: Educators (including nursery teachers, kindergarten and elementary school teachers, educational committee members, and youth clinic staff).
• - Format: Free PDF download
• - Access Method: Available for download on the official Sowledge website.

About Sowledge

Sowledge strives to create a society in which everyone can control their own lives. The organization actively works towards fostering environments where children and young people can live with security and confidence through the practice of comprehensive sexuality education and SRHR (Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights).

For more information, visit the official Sowledge website: sowledge.com or follow them on social media: Instagram @sowledge_org and X @TeamSowledge.