Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani school pupil and education activist from Mingora in the Swat District of Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Malala became internationally known for her activism for rights to education for women, especially in the Swat Valley, where the Taliban had at times banned girls from attending school.
In early 2009, Malala Yousafzai, then aged 12 -13 wrote a blog under a pseudonym for the BBC about her life under Taliban rule, with their attempts to take control of the valley. She also shared her views on promoting education for girls. The year later, a New York Times documentary was filmed about her life, while the Pakistani military intervened in the region, evoking the Second Battle of Swat.
Malala Yousafzai rose in prominence giving interviews that were printed and on television. Desmond Tutu nominated Malala for the International Children's Peace Prize.
On 9 October 2012, Malala Yousafzai was shot in the head and neck in an assassination attempt by Taliban gunmen while returning home on a school bus. For days following the attack, she remained unconscious and in a critical condition. Later she was brought to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, England for intensive rehabilitation.
On 9 October 2012, Malala Yousafzai was shot in the head and neck in an assassination attempt by Taliban gunmen while returning home on a school bus. For days following the attack, she remained unconscious and in a critical condition. Later she was brought to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, England for intensive rehabilitation.
On 12 October, a group of 50 Islamic clerics in Pakistan issued a fatwā against those who tried to kill her, but the Taliban reiterated its intent to kill Yousafzai and her father.
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It becomes necessary as a Human Right for every child and woman be given opportunity to be educated to realise his and her personal potential and contribute positively within society.
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It becomes necessary as a Human Right for every child and woman be given opportunity to be educated to realise his and her personal potential and contribute positively within society.
There are parts of our world where people will do anything to be educated and the value of this personal growth process and birthright, must never be underestimated.
Malala speaking out was no threat except to those intending silence the truth. What happened instead brought international attention on a vital need and opportunity to consolidate this need.
In looking at names. Malala means "grief stricken" Joseph means 'God will increase'. One meaning of Zai is 'someone who's able to overcome odd and impossible tasks'.
Sometimes life sets us on a journey that we cannot foresee the reason or the future. Malia is doing what she is meant to be doing. It is not the first time a child is shaping the future.
It is not natural to silence the truth or oppress people!
David Beckham presented the Pride of Britain teenager of courage award to Malala Yousafzai.
The children today are the leaders and teachers of today and tomorrow.
This is part of a full transcript posted below when Malala Yousafzai delivers her speech to the UN General Assembly published Friday 12 July 2013:
And I remember that there was a boy in our school who was asked by a journalist: “Why are the Taliban against education?”He answered very simply by pointing to his book, he said: “A Talib doesn’t know what is written inside this book.”
They think that God is a tiny, little conservative being who would point guns at people’s heads just for going to school. These terrorists are misusing the name of Islam for their own personal benefit. Pakistan is a peace-loving, democratic country. Pashtuns want education for their daughters and sons. Islam is a religion of peace, humanity and brotherhood. It is the duty and responsibility to get education for each child, that is what it says. Peace is a necessity for education. In many parts of the world, especially Pakistan and Afghanistan, terrorism, war and conflicts stop children from going to schools. We are really tired of these wars. Women and children are suffering in many ways in many parts of the world.
In India, innocent and poor children are victims of child labour. Many schools have been destroyed in Nigeria. People in Afghanistan have been affected by extremism. Young girls have to do domestic child labour and are forced to get married at an early age. Poverty, ignorance, injustice, racism and the deprivation of basic rights are the main problems, faced by both men and women.
We are all equal in God's eyes. Once people realise this, then we can examine our strengths and live our purpose to benefit and Empower other people, not block progress or oppress mankind.
Human rights abuses are crimes against humanity. Injustice is a very serious crime against humanity. War is a very serious crime against humanity too. There are people looking down on foreigners instead of learning their truth and standing by the voices that are speaking out for everyone.
Sometimes life sets us on a journey that we cannot foresee the reason or the future. Malia is doing what she is meant to be doing. It is not the first time a child is shaping the future.
It is not natural to silence the truth or oppress people!
The children today are the leaders and teachers of today and tomorrow.
This is part of a full transcript posted below when Malala Yousafzai delivers her speech to the UN General Assembly published Friday 12 July 2013:
And I remember that there was a boy in our school who was asked by a journalist: “Why are the Taliban against education?”He answered very simply by pointing to his book, he said: “A Talib doesn’t know what is written inside this book.”
They think that God is a tiny, little conservative being who would point guns at people’s heads just for going to school. These terrorists are misusing the name of Islam for their own personal benefit. Pakistan is a peace-loving, democratic country. Pashtuns want education for their daughters and sons. Islam is a religion of peace, humanity and brotherhood. It is the duty and responsibility to get education for each child, that is what it says. Peace is a necessity for education. In many parts of the world, especially Pakistan and Afghanistan, terrorism, war and conflicts stop children from going to schools. We are really tired of these wars. Women and children are suffering in many ways in many parts of the world.
In India, innocent and poor children are victims of child labour. Many schools have been destroyed in Nigeria. People in Afghanistan have been affected by extremism. Young girls have to do domestic child labour and are forced to get married at an early age. Poverty, ignorance, injustice, racism and the deprivation of basic rights are the main problems, faced by both men and women.
We are all equal in God's eyes. Once people realise this, then we can examine our strengths and live our purpose to benefit and Empower other people, not block progress or oppress mankind.
Human rights abuses are crimes against humanity. Injustice is a very serious crime against humanity. War is a very serious crime against humanity too. There are people looking down on foreigners instead of learning their truth and standing by the voices that are speaking out for everyone.
Malala is not a voice just speaking for girls living in Pakistan.
Everyone has a voice and story to tell. One day adults will listen to children and officials might listen to the people who are born and inspired to shape this world future. There are 56 million children out of school worldwide - just one issue to be addressed over a decade ago and then the British establishment declined to correct the errors in this country. It took a girl to be shot in the head and almost die to have her vital message heard globally. This courageous girl inspires other girls and women today.
England - the land where injustice is rife and to this day, there is refusal to put wrongs right. Corrupt officials boast of their crimes, Redress and reparation is obstructed too. My training was to assist healing and empower people - voices are meant to be heard. As a child I had innate understanding of everyone having personal potential and a spiritual purpose, and studied for credibility.
Everyone has a voice and story to tell. One day adults will listen to children and officials might listen to the people who are born and inspired to shape this world future. There are 56 million children out of school worldwide - just one issue to be addressed over a decade ago and then the British establishment declined to correct the errors in this country. It took a girl to be shot in the head and almost die to have her vital message heard globally. This courageous girl inspires other girls and women today.
England - the land where injustice is rife and to this day, there is refusal to put wrongs right. Corrupt officials boast of their crimes, Redress and reparation is obstructed too. My training was to assist healing and empower people - voices are meant to be heard. As a child I had innate understanding of everyone having personal potential and a spiritual purpose, and studied for credibility.
An educated society with skills and creative imagination is a necessary foundation that not only builds society, self esteem and sense of achievement, this inspires progress building a structure on what was already laid down. The foundations need to be on solid ground.
When young girls are educated, her children will know the value of education. The choices people who are educated in life might be different than those who believe they have no choice.
Peace, love and best wishes
Pauline Maria
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