Gen Z Protests: Young, Wild and Free to Disagree

June 2, 2026

From city squares to social media platforms, youth movements have surged across the world in 2025–26. This panel examines why young people are mobilizing, and what forms of dissent reveal about the future of activism and global politics.

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Pema Wangmo Lama

Pema Wangmo Lama, a Mugum Indigenous Youth, is an Indigenous climate activist and feminis...

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Gen Z Protests: Young, Wild and Free to Disagree

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Pema Wangmo Lama

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