Gen-Z Protests - Nepal
In September of 2025, Nepal’s Generation Z population led the charge on a nationwide anti-corruption protest that resulted in a complete political regime change. Lasting for only about a week, these protests quickly turned destructive, as protestors clashed with military forces, and governmental buildings were set ablaze. Political debates, elections, and polling were all held on the messaging platform Discord as a result of the censorship of other social media platforms, concluding with former Chief Justice Sushila Karki becoming the first female Prime Minister of Nepal.
Anti-ICE Protests - United States (Minnesota)
In late January of 2026, over 30 high schools engaged in a nationwide walkout as part of student-organized “National Shutdown.” The protests arose as backlash after Trump’s administration enforced mass deportations that led to the deaths of Renée Good and Alex Pretti. Their walkouts and marches were not just symbolic gestures, but strategic disruptions aimed to force the country to acknowledge the human consequences of immigration enforcement. Since the protests, ICE has pulled 700 immigration agents out of Minnesota.
Anti-Government Youth Protests - Peru
Following the impeachment of conservative Peruvian President Dina Boluarte in October 2025, decentralized protests intensified to challenge social and economic issues. Even after fellow conservative José Jeri took office, people continued to rally against the government’s instability and sharp uptick in crime. Amidst sustained public outcry, Jeri declared a state of emergency. Since then, protests and clashes between demonstrators and the government have continued, putting the seventh Peruvian president of the decade at risk of impeachment.
Gen-Z Revolution - Kenya
Ever since the summer of 2024, Kenya’s young adult population has mobilized against nationwide issues. On June 25 of that year, hundreds of young Kenyans assembled at the Parliament Buildings in Nairobi. Despite the police’s usage of riot equipment, protestors stormed the Parliament Buildings upon learning that a tax increase bill had passed. More than 20 people were killed, with many more injured, leading Kenyan President William Ruto to respond by pledging to not sign the bill into law. Calls for Ruto’s resignation continued, forcing him to replace his entire cabinet with a mix of allies and opposition members on August 8th.
