After the Arab Spring uprisings raised high hopes for freedom and justice, the youth of the Middle East and North Africa found themselves trapped amidst unprecedented and intertwined economic, political, and environmental crises. How are young people confronting these crises that threaten both their present and their future? And how does deprivation impact their plans and aspirations?

*The Deprived Generation* is a detailed study examining the structural dynamics of deprivation that shape the daily lives of young people. Drawing on extensive interviews and a survey of 12,000 young men and women across 12 Arab countries, the book sheds light on several key issues, including:

• Economic insecurity and escalating unemployment

• Hunger and violence

• Migration and displacement

• Political and social activism

This book stands as a testament to a generational crisis while offering a window into the energy and potential of young people—qualities that could hold the key to reshaping the region's future and achieving social justice.