Malala Yousafzai
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Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate. Born in 1997 in Mingora, she grew up in the Swat Valley, where the Taliban often restricted girls' access to education. Malala's courage became evident at a young age when she began blogging for the BBC Urdu under a pseudonym, detailing her life under Taliban rule and advocating for girls' education. Her advocacy brought her to international attention, culminating in a life-threatening attack in 2012 when she was shot by a Taliban gunman on her way home from school.
Despite the attack, Malala's resolve only strengthened. She continued her education and activism, co-authoring the memoir "I Am Malala" and establishing the Malala Fund, which aims to ensure girls worldwide have access to 12 years of free, quality education. Malala's work has inspired millions, making her a symbol of resistance against oppression and a powerful voice for change. Her efforts have earned her numerous accolades, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014, and she remains a prominent advocate for education and women's rights globally.