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Gen Z: how powerful are they?

Exploring youth-led protest movements around the world.

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Published 31 October 2025

About this lesson

Across the world, a generation of young people known as Gen Z are taking to the streets to demand change. In September 2025, thousands of young people in Morocco, Peru, Madagascar and Nepal joined protests calling out corruption and a lack of funding for public services.

But how powerful is this generation’s voice? And is their message being heard?

Use this lesson to help students:

  • Explore real-world examples of Gen Z-led protests around the world
  • Consider what motivates young people to take action
  • Discuss whether protest is an effective way for young people to drive change

Skills and knowledge

  • Speaking

    Step 9: Using facts
    I use facts and examples to support my communication
    Did you use facts and examples from the news story to support
    your discussions?

    Step 13: Negotiating
    I manage discussion effectively to reach an agreement
    Did you effectively discuss the statements and answers and reach
    an agreement?

    Step 14: Using facts
    I maintain clear and constructive communication in challenging situations
    Did you communicate clearly and constructively when discussing the
    different protests?

  • Knowledge

    I know that protests are used to show dislike or disagreement for something
    and can lead to change.

    What is one positive change that has happened because of the Gen Z protests?

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