Madagascar is at a turning point. After mass youth-led protests, the military seized power, risking a return to authoritarian rule. HRF Freedom Fellow Shely Andriamihaja, a leader in the Gen-Z movement, is demanding a civilian-led transition rooted in accountability and reform.

She shares how the movement mobilized, what’s at stake, and what the international community must do to stand with Madagascar’s youth. Read the full interview.