MALALA YOUSAFZAI
EDUCATION FIRST
Let us pick up our pens. They are our most powerful weapons. One child, one teacher, one book, and one pen can change the world. Education is the only answer. Education First.
July 12 was officially dubbed by the UN as:
"Malala Day"
Malala and 500 youth delegates from 85 different countries (the very enthusiastic party guests) celebrated Malala’s sweet sixteen advocating for universal education at the United Nations headquarters in New York City.
In an exclusive interview with ABC News’ Diane Sawyer, “On the day when I was shot, all of my friends’ faces were covered, except mine,” said Malala, recalling the Oct. 9, 2012, bus ride in the SWAT Valley of Pakistan.
On October 9, 2012, then 15-year-old Malala was shot in the head at point blank range by Taliban combatants. Her only crime was speaking out about the right of girls to get an education. Malala was miraculously nursed back to health by Pakistani doctors and nurses and later flown into the UK to continue her recovery and education. On July 12, Malala was honored for her incredible bravery in the face of adversity and violence at the UN.
A 2009 documentary by Adam B. Ellick profiled Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani girl whose school was shut down by the Taliban. Ms. Yousafzai was shot by a gunman on Tuesday.
The young girl targeted by the Taliban is grateful for her ‘second life.’
On October 9, 2012, then 15-year-old Malala was shot in the head at point blank range by Taliban combatants. Her only crime was speaking out about the right of girls to get an education. Malala was miraculously nursed back to health by Pakistani doctors and nurses and later flown into the UK to continue her recovery and education. On July 12, Malala was honored for her incredible bravery in the face of adversity and violence at the UN.
The young girl targeted by the Taliban is grateful for her ‘second life.’