Tag: Youth Activism
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Prince William in Brazil: Climate-Focused Rio Visit 2024
Overview of a Climate-Centered Royal Visit Prince William arrived in Rio de Janeiro for a climate-focused trip that underscored the British royal family’s ongoing push to spotlight environmental action on a global stage. The visit comes amid a tense moment in Brazil, following a police operation near Rio’s international airport, and the city’s iconic landscapes…
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The Global Gen Z Revolt: Insights from The Full Story Podcast
Overview: What is driving the Gen Z revolt? The phrase The Great Gen Z Revolt is gaining traction as young people across the globe mobilize around climate action, social justice, electoral reform, and digital rights. In The Full Story podcast, experts like Dr Nayana Prakash unpack how generations born into the digital age are rethinking…
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The Great Gen Z Revolt: What’s Driving Global Youth Protests
Introduction: A generation speaking up Across continents and cultures, Gen Z is mobilizing in louder, faster, and more coordinated ways than many adults anticipated. From Nepal and Peru to Madagascar and the Philippines, from Morocco to Indonesia, young people are taking to streets, online spaces, and policy debates to demand change. The Full Story podcast…
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Gen Z Madagascar: How youth protesters toppled the leader
Mass protests reshape Madagascar’s political landscape As dusk fell over Place du 13 Mai in Antananarivo, thousands of Madagascar’s young activists gathered, danced, and listened to pulsating rap and reggae while rallying cries filled the square. What began as demonstrations against power and water outages evolved into a wholesale demand for political reform, culminating in…
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Australia’s teen social media ban faces constitutional challenge
Overview: a landmark policy under scrutiny Australia’s world-first ban on social media for under-16s has sparked a brewing constitutional debate. While the government argues the measure protects children from online harms, legal scholars and human rights groups say the policy raises serious questions about freedom of political communication and proportionality in a modern digital age.…
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Constitutional Challenge Looms as Australia’s 16-and-under Social Media Ban Sparks Youth Activism
Australia’s world-first social media ban faces a constitutional test as youth activism steps into the spotlight Australia is poised to implement a controversial ban that would block social media access for users under 16. While the policy aims to shield young people from online harms, legal experts warn that its implications reach far beyond platform…
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Hospitals, not football stadiums: Morocco protests grow
Stadium boom versus welfare concerns Morocco’s public square is set against a backdrop of a sweeping investment in football infrastructure as the country prepares to co-host the 2030 World Cup. A centerpiece 115,000-seat stadium and other facilities are part of a broader, reportedly $5 billion drive. For many Moroccans, this focus on sport contrasts sharply…
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Hospitals Over Stadiums: Morocco’s Street Protests Question World Cup Priorities
From World Cup ambitions to street demands Morocco’s plan to build what would be the globe’s largest football stadium—part of a broader wave of football infrastructure in preparation for co-hosting the 2030 World Cup—has thrust a different debate into the streets. The 115,000-capacity showpiece and billions more for stadiums have become symbols of priorities, as…
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Dance as an Act of Rebellion: The Power of Music
The Power of Dance in Times of Repression What connects rebellious Serbian students, Kurdish female DJs, and Chinese youth yearning for freedom? Each group is transforming their nightlife into an act of resistance. In the vibrant clubs of Serbia, music plays a crucial role not only in entertainment but also in activism. As one dedicated…
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Ladakh Protest: Gen Z Violence Erupts Amid Demand for Statehood
Violent Protests Erupt in Ladakh The recent protests in Ladakh demanding statehood escalated into violence, resulting in at least four fatalities and injuries to approximately sixty people. This turmoil has prompted local authorities to impose a strict curfew, prohibiting gatherings of more than five people and banning protests altogether. The unrest predominantly stemmed from the…