In 2018, millions of students led the largest youth protest against gun violence

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In 2018, millions of students led the largest youth protest against gun violence

Following a tragic school shooting, millions of young people across the globe took to the streets in 2018 to demand legislative action and prioritize student safety over political interests.

On March 24, 2018, the March for Our Lives became one of the largest youth-led protests in history. Sparked by the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, students organized over 800 sibling marches across the United States and the world.

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