“I Believe That This Is Our Time": Two Young Activists Speak A Year After Youth Protests In Indonesia

PART 2 Aleksandra Kalisz What happens to a movement once the demonstrators disperse and the streets return to “normal”? For many young organisers in Indonesia, the months following the 2025 protests have been marked by uncertainty, reflection, and continued activism under pressure. In this interview, AK.*, a young female activist, and B.*, an organiser with ABC+ Workers' Control, discuss their experiences and share their views on last year's events and the impact they had on their...