Recent social justice movements?

“Recent” can mean movements that began in the last few years, or older campaigns that have gained renewed attention. A few that have shaped public debate in the 2020s include:

• Black Lives Matter: The movement drew renewed global attention after George Floyd was killed in 2020. Its work addresses racial inequality, policing, and accountability.
• Climate justice: Campaigns such as Fridays for Future connect climate action with questions of fairness, including who bears the greatest costs of climate change.
• Woman, Life, Freedom: Protests in Iran after the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022 became a wider movement for women’s rights and personal freedoms.
• Indigenous rights and land back: Indigenous-led campaigns continue to advocate for land rights, cultural protection, and self-determination.
• Disability justice: Advocates are pushing for accessibility and inclusion while drawing attention to how disability intersects with race, gender, and income.

These movements differ in their goals and local contexts, and not all began recently. What they share is a focus on challenging systems or policies that people see as unequal.