Everything You Should Know About the Global Wave of Gen Z Protests
Summary
In 2025, youth-led Gen Z protests erupted globally, including in Nepal where social media restrictions and elite corruption sparked mobilizations. These movements used digital platforms to demand accountability and structural reforms.
Key Points
- Youth-led Gen Z protests occurred worldwide in 2025, driven by grievances like corruption, social inequality, and economic insecurity.
- In Nepal, protests were triggered by a government ban on major social media platforms and 'nepo kids' flaunting luxury lifestyles, leading to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's resignation.
- Social media platforms such as TikTok, Discord, and AI tools played a crucial role in mobilizing and coordinating protests across multiple countries.
- Common grievances across countries included corruption, nepotism, youth unemployment, and lack of public services, expressed through both street demonstrations and digital campaigns.
