Six months after waves of protests shook global political elites, Gen Z activists continue their struggle for social justice in multiple nations. While some movements have successfully toppled governments, establishing a sustainable political alternative remains a significant challenge.

Six months after a wave of protest movements shook the political elite of countries across the Global South, the “Gen Z” activists continue their struggle for social justice. But while some of these activists have managed to bring down governments, building a viable political alternative remains a challenge for these largely spontaneous movements.