How Gen Z is finding its voice in Indonesia

From social media to street protests, 15-year-old Zyla speaks out on social and humanitarian issues. She represents a generation of young Indonesians increasingly willing to challenge injustice.

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Fifteen-year-old Zyla is one of a handful of young Indonesians who dare to speak out against socio-political injustice and continue to advocate for democracy and justice. 

In January 2026, Zyla’s activism moved beyond the screen when she joined Aksi Kamisan, a weekly silent protest. Despite her young age, she even gave speeches in front of activists much older than her.

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