The Wire

The number of Gen Z protesters has rapidly increased in recent months, with rallies unfolding worldwide.

Places like Nepal, Madagascar, Morocco are witnessing vast incline, motivated by the younger generation’s discontent with government, rising poverty and inequality.

Social media and online platforms are being used to drive momentum and instigate public demonstrations.

Local and global advocacy groups have raised concerns over heavy-handed responses from governments which have led to serious injuries, arrests and the fatality of some protestors.