Nepali Youth in Rising: How Solidarity Makes and Breaks Communities

By Juria Sato Bajracharya

This briefing sets out an analysis of Nepal’s recent youth-led uprising, arguing that the country stands at a generational crossroads: solidarity has toppled a government, but whether that same solidarity can be transformed into reimagining institutions and delivering real impacts will determine the nation’s future. It examines the Gen Z-led movement, the forces that shaped it, and the choices that will decide if this moment becomes a turning point that means the younger generation can rebuild their democracy.