One Year After Genji Movement, Youth Reflect on Progress and Future Agendas
Summary
Youth in Sudurpashchim say the Genji movement boosted political awareness, but demands for good governance, justice, employment and meaningful participation in state decision-making remain unfinished. At a dialogue in Dhangadhi, participants urged governments at all levels to turn the movement’s consciousness into practical reform.
Key Points
- Youth in Sudurpashchim marked one year since the Genji movement with a dialogue in Dhangadhi focused on justice, accountability, state reform and participation.
- Participants said the movement increased political awareness and the courage of young people to question the state and political parties.
- They said unfinished agendas now include good governance, corruption control, employment, digital services and youth representation in policy-making.
- Speakers also called for local resource-based development, rural industrialization, internships for youth and action on migration pressures.
