Why is the 'right to repair' movement gaining momentum globally?

The right to repair movement is like giving kids the tools to fix their own toys instead of always needing a grown-up.

Imagine you have a favorite toy robot that stops working. You want to fix it so it can move again, but the company that made it says you can’t, only they can give it new parts. That’s like having to buy a whole new toy just because one piece broke! The right to repair movement is about letting people use simple tools or get the right parts so they can fix things themselves instead of always buying new ones.

• People are tired of throwing away things that could be fixed. It’s like having a broken crayon, you don’t need a whole new box, just a little bit more color.
• More people are fixing things at home, like phones and clothes. They want to save money and keep their favorite items for longer.
• Companies sometimes make it hard to repair things on purpose, so people are fighting back by asking for easier ways to fix what they own.

It’s like giving everyone a toolbox, no matter how old or young you are!