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Who Is Malala Yousafzai?

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Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist who spoke out against the Taliban and was shot in the head by a Taliban gunman. She went on to become a global advocate for education and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014.

Early Life

Malala Yousafzai was born on July 12, 1997, in Mingora, Pakistan. Her father, Ziauddin Yousafzai, was a school principal, and her mother, Tor Pekai Yousafzai, was a housewife. Malala grew up in a conservative Muslim family, and she attended a local girls' school.

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Activism

In 2009, the Taliban took control of Mingora. The Taliban banned girls from attending school, and Malala began to speak out against their rule. She wrote a blog for the BBC, in which she described her life under the Taliban and called for girls to be allowed to go to school.

In 2012, Malala was shot in the head by a Taliban gunman. The bullet grazed her brain, and she was rushed to a hospital in Birmingham, England. Malala underwent several surgeries, and she eventually recovered from her injuries.

Nobel Peace Prize

Malala's story inspired people around the world. In 2014, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work promoting education for girls. Malala is the youngest person to ever receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

Continuing Work

Malala continues to speak out for education for girls. She has founded the Malala Fund, a non-profit organization that supports education for girls in developing countries. Malala has also met with world leaders, including President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to advocate for education.

Malala Yousafzai is a true inspiration. She has shown that even one person can make a difference in the world. Malala's story is a reminder that we should never give up on our dreams, no matter how difficult life may seem.