Indonesian youth are also driving social change in the country. From advocating for human rights to promoting environmental sustainability, young Indonesians are using their voices to speak out on issues that matter to them. Some notable examples of youth-led activism in Indonesia include the #TolakReklamasi movement, which aimed to protect the Jakarta Bay from reclamation, and the #SaveOurNature movement, which seeks to promote environmental sustainability and protect Indonesia's natural resources.
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