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New Zealand Proposes Mandatory Consent Education in Schools

4/18/2025

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The New Zealand Government is taking a bold step towards fostering healthy relationships by proposing compulsory consent education in schools for students from Years 0 to 13. Open for consultation until May 9, Education Minister Erica Stanford highlights the critical need for age-appropriate lessons to empower youth and combat sexual violence.

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The New Zealand Government is taking a bold step towards fostering healthy relationships by proposing compulsory consent education in schools for students from Years 0 to 13. Open for consultation until May 9, Education Minister Erica Stanford highlights the critical need for age-appropriate lessons to empower youth and combat sexual violence.