Denise Charlton: Time for grown-up conversation on consent

Men and women, boys and girls want to know what is meant by consent. The new ‘We-Consent’ campaign launched today is a chance to start the conversation and raise awareness

We consider consent to be an ethical foundation of honest, equal and respectful relationships. File picture

The new ‘We-Consent’ campaign is the moment when Ireland finally has a long overdue grown-up conversation. An essential one if we are to achieve our shared goal of ending sexual and gender-based violence for good.

It is a discussion that must take place in every community, classroom, workplace, canteen, club and most importantly in every home in the country. All sexual genders, sexual preferences and all age groups need to be involved.