How Gen Z is Changing Political Activism

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Dec 29, 2025
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Gen Z, long dismissed as politically apathetic, is redefining activism through leaderless, digitally powered movements that can mobilise millions and destabilise governments almost overnight. From Nepal to Peru and Madagascar, this new form of online-offline resistance shows how a hyperconnected generation is reshaping political power in ways states are struggling to control.

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