Kantipur Conclave opens with Shirin Ebadi lauding Gen Z revolt
Summary
Kantipur Conclave 2026 opened in Kathmandu with Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi lauding Nepal's Gen Z youth movement for democracy and reform, highlighting global struggles for democratic freedoms. The two-day event gathers leaders and activists to debate Nepal's political and social challenges.
Key Points
- Kantipur Conclave 2026 started in Kathmandu with Nobel Peace Prize winner Shirin Ebadi praising Nepal's Gen Z democracy movement.
- Kailash Sirohiya emphasized the importance of informed public dialogue amid Nepal's political and economic uncertainty.
- Shirin Ebadi compared Nepal's protests to Iran's prolonged struggle for democratic freedoms, encouraging youth participation beyond protests.
- Panelists discussed youth-led protests in Nepal, Tunisia, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, highlighting broader demands for accountability and justice.
