Home > Magazine > Desi World > TEEN INSPIRER

 

TEEN INSPIRER

Compiled/Written by Murali Kamma Email Compiled/Written by Murali Kamma
November 2013
TEEN INSPIRER

WHO: MALALA YOUSAFZAI

WHERE: Sixteen-year-old Malala grew up in Pakistan’s conservative Swat Valley, where her fearless activism in support of education and human rights for women incensed the Taliban, leading to much harassment and an attack on a bus, where she was shot in the neck and head.

WHY: After a miraculous recovery, Malala continues to fight for her cause with her father’s support, drawing worldwide admiration and recognition. Her ordeal and courage speeded the passage of Pakistan’s Right to Education Bill, inspired social programs like Girl Up, and helped her win several awards, including the latest Sakharov Prize, the European Union’s most prestigious award. Malala’s other honors this year include the International Children’s Peace Prize, Amnesty International’s Ambassador of Conscience Award, and the Simone de Beauvoir Prize.

WHAT: “You can shoot me, but listen to me first. I want education for your sons and daughters. Now I have spoken, so do whatever you want.”

—Malala (what she would have said to her attacker)



Enjoyed reading Khabar magazine? Subscribe to Khabar and get a full digital copy of this Indian-American community magazine.


  • Add to Twitter
  • Add to Facebook
  • Add to Technorati
  • Add to Slashdot
  • Add to Stumbleupon
  • Add to Furl
  • Add to Blinklist
  • Add to Delicious
  • Add to Newsvine
  • Add to Reddit
  • Add to Digg
  • Add to Fark
blog comments powered by Disqus

Back to articles

 

DIGITAL ISSUE 

03_24-Cover-NMACC-W.jpg

 

eKhabar

Sign up for our weekly newsletter
eKhabar

        

Potomac_wavesmedia Banner ad.png 

TrophyPoint-Webads-200x200-4.jpg

  NRSPAY_Khabar-Website_2x2_Ad.gif

Krishnan Co WebBanner.jpg

Raj&Patel-CPA-Web-Banner.jpg

Embassy Bank_gif.gif 

MedRates-Banner-11-23.jpg

DineshMehta-CPA-Banner-0813.jpg