Joyce Yu the co - director of Consent Labs explores the crucial role of consent education in empowering young people to take ownership of their narratives. With honesty and empathy, Joyce sheds light on the confronting realities of sexual violence in Australia, sharing alarming statistics that highlight the urgent need for change. She unpacks the importance of saying no with confidence, understanding boundaries, and creating a culture where respect and communication underpin every relationship. A powerful reminder that education is not just about awareness, it’s about transformation. Dr Joyce Yu is the co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Consent Labs, a not-for-profit that works to end sexual violence in Australia through the delivery of consent and respectful relationships education. She co-founded Consent Labs in 2016, and the organisation has educated over 100,000 people nationally since then.Joyce and her Co-Founder, Angelique Wan, were named the 2024 Commonwealth Bank SmallBiz Week Social Entrepreneurs of the Year, recognised on the 2023 Forbes Asia 30 under 30 list and 2022 40 Most Influential Asian-Australian list as the winners of the community and advocacy category.Beyond her work at Consent Labs, Joyce is a junior doctor in NSW with a strong commitment to gender equity, diversity, and inclusion. She has been involved in researching the impacts of pregnancy and parenthood on surgical training in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Additionally, she has a keen interest in medical education, particularly in leveraging social media to communicate evidence-based information in engaging and accessible ways. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx