Malala Yousafzai: Shot By The Taliban, Still Fighting For Equal Education (gateway Biographies)
by Matt Doeden /
2014 / English / PDF
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On October 9, 2012, Malala Yousafzai was on her way home from
school in Swat Valley, Pakistan, when she was shot in the head by
members of the Taliban. Though she was only fifteen years old, the
Taliban targeted her because she wrote blog posts and appeared on
television defending girls' right to education in Pakistan. Malala
survived the attack and went on to write a book, earn a nomination
for the Nobel Peace Prize, and meet President Barack Obama. She has
become the face of the campaign for universal education and has
inspired students worldwide to value their right to go to
school.
On October 9, 2012, Malala Yousafzai was on her way home from
school in Swat Valley, Pakistan, when she was shot in the head by
members of the Taliban. Though she was only fifteen years old, the
Taliban targeted her because she wrote blog posts and appeared on
television defending girls' right to education in Pakistan. Malala
survived the attack and went on to write a book, earn a nomination
for the Nobel Peace Prize, and meet President Barack Obama. She has
become the face of the campaign for universal education and has
inspired students worldwide to value their right to go to
school.
Malala was well known before the attack due to her outspoken
support of education, but her near death catapulted her to
international recognition. Now Malala lives in the United Kingdom,
gives interviews, and attends school. She also continues to receive
threats from the Taliban. Read more about Malala's childhood, what
she has done after surviving the Taliban attack, and why she thinks
education should be available for all children everywhere.
Malala was well known before the attack due to her outspoken
support of education, but her near death catapulted her to
international recognition. Now Malala lives in the United Kingdom,
gives interviews, and attends school. She also continues to receive
threats from the Taliban. Read more about Malala's childhood, what
she has done after surviving the Taliban attack, and why she thinks
education should be available for all children everywhere.