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Asia's First Consent Cafe is Now Open!

The Birds and Bees Talk (TBBT) launched Asia's first Consent Cafe at the recent edition of Hornbill Festival in Nagaland. The cafe aims at creating awareness about the importance of consent in relationships. The launch marks TBBT's continued association with Hornbill Festival as its official health partner as the event entered its 25th edition. TBBT is an initiative by Reckitt's Durex and Plan India

Asia's First Consent Cafe is Now Open!

The Consent Cafe is now open to host discussions on consent, relationship, and growing up. Ensconced in the idyllic Kisama Heritage Village in Nagaland, the cafe is part of Durex's The Birds and Bees Talk program.

Asia's First Consent Cafe is Now Open!

The cafe has a dome, rightly called Consent Dome. Donned with pulsating lights, it celebrates tribal bonds and human connection symbolizing harmony and mutual respect. Other states will get their own Consent Cafe as TBBT plans to expand this concept. The expansion plan also includes curated merchandise and magazines aligned with TBBT's Growing Up Life Skills Curriculum.

Asia's First Consent Cafe is Now Open!

The cafe has an Insta Max Camera setup as well. People create unforgettable moments at the 360° photo booth.

Asia's First Consent Cafe is Now Open!

Thavaseelan K (IAS) (left), Principal Director, School Education & CEO, State Health Authority, and Anoop Khinchi (IAS), Commissioner & Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, Government of Nagaland, were present at the inaugural ceremony of the cafe.

Asia's First Consent Cafe is Now Open!

Ravi Bhatnagar, Director of External Affairs & Partnerships, Reckitt South Asia, said, "Durex TBBT's partnership with the Hornbill Festival underscores our commitment to promoting consent and progressive values. Initiatives like Consent Cafe and Music Carnival show how culture can drive meaningful change, empowering the next generation."

Asia's First Consent Cafe is Now Open!

The TBBT Consent Cafe aims to create an immersive space through light, music and art, leading people to explore the importance of consent in building healthy relationships.

Asia's First Consent Cafe is Now Open!

Through activities like open mics, poetry, art contests and storytelling, the cafe creates awareness about consent and celebrates human connection.