Over the past six months, Gen Z-led protests have spread across the Global South, shaking governments and forcing political change in some cases. From Nepal to Kenya, young people have taken to the streets to demand accountability, economic opportunity, and an end to corruption.
These movements have captured global attention and, in some cases, even helped remove leaders. But a deeper pattern is now emerging. While youth protests can be effective at disrupting power, turning that energy into lasting political change is proving far more difficult.
In countries like the Philippines and Indonesia, growing public frustration has also fueled demonstrations. Protests over corruption, public spending, and government policy show that this is not isolated to one region. Instead, it reflects a broader shift, where younger generations are maturing into a central force in political life.
From Online Mobilization to Street Power
Many of these movements began online,
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