Global youth movements take centre stage at Kantipur Conclave
Summary
At the Kantipur Conclave 2026, speakers highlighted the crucial role of youth movements in challenging oppression and demanding accountability across Tunisia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal.
Key Points
- Speakers at Kantipur Conclave 2026 emphasized youth roles in demanding freedom, accountability, and social justice.
- Emel Mathlouthi discussed her song symbolizing the Tunisian revolution and youth voices under dictatorship.
- Sri Lanka’s 2022 uprising involved a 120-day protest aimed at ending corruption and nepotism.
- Nepal’s Gen Z movement focuses on economic inequality, party reform, and social media censorship.
- Bangladeshi protests in 2024 marked increased political awareness and resistance among minority communities.
