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Millions of students and activists around the world walked out of school and work to demand action on climate change. Led by Greta Thunberg and the Fridays for Future movement, the strikes spread globally through social media coordination and viral hashtags.
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Citizens in Hong Kong protested against an extradition bill that threatened their freedom. The movement became a massive pro-democracy push, with social media playing a central role in organization, communication, and showing the world what was happening.
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Farmers across India protested new farm laws that they believed would hurt their livelihoods. What started locally turned into one of the largest peaceful protests in modern history, heavily amplified through social media.
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After the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody, Iranians took to the streets demanding women's rights and government change. Despite heavy censorship and internet shutdowns, the protests spread globally through social media.
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The #Blockout2024 trend started on TikTok when users began mass-blocking celebrities who stayed silent about global conflicts and humanitarian crises. It quickly turned into a digital protest about accountability and influence.