05/10/2025
Across the world, a generational current is reshaping civic life.
A new report by Visions of Humanity and Statista Research shows that Gen Z-led protests surged globally in 2024–2025, with youth at the forefront of movements in Peru, Bangladesh, Morocco, Indonesia, and Madagasca; confronting governance failure, inequality, and climate injustice.
In Southeast Asia, from Jakarta to Manila, young citizens are not just protesting; they are prototyping the future of participation.
They organize without permission, mobilize without hierarchy, and communicate without fear.
Their power lies in coordination, not centralization. In solidarity, not slogans.
How Gen Z Protests Are Shaping Global Movements
A new report from Visions of Humanity and Statista Research reveals that Gen Z-led protests have surged across the world in 2024 and 2025, with young people at the forefront of major movements for change. The countries leading these youth-driven demonstrations include Peru, Bangladesh, Morocco, Indonesia, and Madagascar, where issues such as governance, economic inequality, and climate action have fueled large-scale mobilizations. These nations highlight how Gen Z’s collective voice is rapidly transforming from online activism to on-the-ground impact.
In Southeast Asia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Timor-Leste stand out as vibrant centers of youth activism. From Jakarta to Manila, young citizens are increasingly vocal about corruption, freedom of expression, and climate justice. Their ability to organize digitally and mobilize physically demonstrates how Southeast Asia’s Gen Z population is redefining civic participation — blending creativity, solidarity, and technology in the pursuit of accountability and reform.
This wave of Gen Z activism signifies a powerful generational shift. Unlike previous movements, today’s protests are decentralized and digitally driven, using social media as both a megaphone and a unifying force. As young people across continents demand transparency, equality, and sustainability, 2025 marks a pivotal moment in how global youth are not just reacting to change — but actively leading it.
