The Foreign Desk Are the world’s Gen Z protests different?
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Nov 8, 2025 In this engaging discussion, James Ball, a political editor and author, highlights how digital organizing shapes modern protests. Sally Gibson, editor focused on free expression, identifies unifying themes among global Gen Z movements, such as exclusion and corruption. Moroccan artist Iman Zoubai shares her motivations for protesting in Fez, stressing local issues like healthcare and education. Gunar Raj Luwitel offers insight into Nepal's protests, linking public frustration to broader trends. Together, they uncover how today's youth leverage technology to mobilize and demand change.
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Personal Losses Fueled Moroccan Protests
- Iman Zoubai described marching in Fez where police presence and humiliation made small early gatherings tense and frightening.
- She said protesters shared personal losses from poor healthcare and education, which fuelled their participation.
Nepal's Protests Were Foreseen By Editors
- Gunar Raj Luwitel recounted Nepal's protests were anticipated and sparked by anger over corruption and service failures.
- He said youth connected events in other countries and related them to local grievances like a social media blackout.
Social Media Amplifies Elite Inequality
- Sally Gibson argued different triggers united by a sense that young people lack a voice and face corrupt elites enjoying wealth online.
- Social media amplified images of elites, increasing perceptions of inequality and fuelling protest solidarity.
