In this episode of Accidental Activist, Johanna Nejedlová, co-founder of Konsent, shares the story behind one of Europe's most influential consent education initiatives. Johanna discusses how her work emerged from a desire to challenge harmful attitudes around sex, relationships and consent, and explains why education is essential to preventing violence and promoting healthy relationships. She reflects on the development of the Konsent movement, the challenges of changing public attitudes, and the importance of equipping young people with the knowledge and confidence to understand and communicate consent.
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Content warning: This episode discusses sexual violence and may be distressing for some listeners.
Accidental Activist
A new Activist Lawyer Mini-Series
What turns an ordinary person into an activist?
Accidental Activist is a special mini-series from the Activist Lawyer Podcast sponsored by Humanitas Media and hosted by Brian Dooley and Sarah Henry. Through candid conversations with campaigners and human rights defenders, the series explores how people from a range of backgrounds found themselves standing up against injustice.
These are not stories of people who set out to become activists. They are stories of individuals who responded to challenges, inequality, discrimination, environmental harm, violence or injustice in their communities and discovered the power of collective action. Their experiences demonstrate that you do not need a particular qualification, title or profession to become an advocate for change. All it takes is a willingness to act.
Across four compelling episodes, Brian and Sarah speak with remarkable guests about their journeys, achievements, challenges and the lessons they have learned along the way.
Humanitas Media
This episode is part of a limited series sponsored by Humanitas Media, where human rights meet human stories. Brian Dooley's upcoming book, DEFIANT: Profiles of Resistance, will be released on October 13, 2026, published by Humanitas Media. Learn more at HumanitasMedia.org and connect with them on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
