Youth on the Streets: Are Gen Z Protests Reshaping Nepal’s Politics?

We want to express our thanks to Ranjit Rae, Antonio Amrellini, and all DWB and external participants for being a part of Wednesday's webinar on the Gen Z protests in Nepal. Ambassador Rae described how, through the growth of social media platforms, the current Nepalese Gen Z has not only become more aware of the different living standards compared to its neighbors but has additionally gained the capacity to mobilize large numbers to fight for real change, as seen through the protests that led to the downfall of the Nepalese regime. Ambassador Rae, however, pointed to the fact that these developments are deeply rooted in long-standing issues in Nepal, from limited job opportunities for young professionals and youth exclusion from political processes to corruption.

What this change in government means for Nepal and its future remains to be observed in the coming months, but participants left the webinar with the consensus that through the Gen Z protests, there now is hope for a sustainable democratic shift in Nepal.