Based in Birmingham, she co-founded the Malala Fund, a non-profit organisation, with Shiza Shahid. [18] In 2013, she co-authored I Am Malala, an international best seller. [19] In 2013, she received the Sakharov Prize, and in 2014, she was the co-recipient of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize with Kailash Satyarthi of India.
Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani activist who, while a teenager, spoke out against the Tehreek-e Taliban Pakistan’s ban on the education of girls. She gained global attention when she survived an assassination attempt at age 15.
Learn how Malala began her fight for girls — from an education activist in Pakistan to the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate — and how she continues her campaign through Malala Fund.
As an outspoken proponent for girls’ right to education, Malala Yousafzai was often in danger because of her beliefs. Even after being shot by the Taliban, she continued her activism.
Through the Malala Fund and with her own voice, Malala Yousafzai remains a staunch advocate for the power of education and for girls to become agents of change in their communities.
Malala Yousafzai spoke about her recent memoir, mental health journey and goals for future advocacy at a Saturday event.
UN Photo/Loey Felipe Malala Yousafzai, the young education rights campaigner from Pakistan, speaks at the “Malala Day” UN Youth Assembly.
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