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There are many common myths and stereotypes about sexual violence and violence against women. According to research, 58 % of Czechs believe the victim is partially responsible for their rape based on their behaviour, attire or alcohol consumption. These beliefs make it hard for victims to come forward and seek support. The victim-blaming narrative, widely used in public media and social media debates, is often adopted by young people who have low awareness and knowledge about sexual violence. One of the reasons is a lack of a holistic approach to sex education in primary and secondary schools. That’s why we introduced our ''When they does not want it'' project. We want to give students a space to think critically about sexual violence and mutual respect in all sexual activities. We will roll out the project nationally, starting with a series of workshops on sexual violence prevention for primary and secondary schools. We estimate a minimum of 150 workshops for 3,000 people. We will work with an external team to create an impact analysis report based on the data gathered, which will serve as a basis for developing a comprehensive sex education methodology. We will work with partners to create an educational campaign to raise awareness of sexual violence. As an NGO, Konsent has been a key driver of public debate on sexual violence. Through our involvement in international and national initiatives, we will strive to redefine the current law on rape and push for education on gender-based violence in MŠMT''s Plan for the Promotion of Gender Equality 2025-2028. The project reflects our long-term mission to eliminate sexual violence and rape. We''ll inform rape victims about the support available to them through our partners and related institutions (self-help therapy groups, legal aid, etc.).