Malala Yousafzai Took A Bullet To The Head For Women Rights
PAKISTANI GIRL TAKES STAND FOR WOMENS RIGHTS!
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Vol XCIII, No. 311
October 9, 2012
Pakistan
WHO IS MALALA?
Pakistan, as well as much of the middle east, shares awful treatment of women. Domestic violence and low literacy rates are prevalent in these societies. These are the problems that Malala hopes to help change in society.
Background
Work She has done
- Speeches
- Fundraisers
- donations
- Wrote books
- issued in magazines
Malala Yousafzai, a teenage
girl from the Islamic republic
of Pakistan, has embattled
herself in a fight for women's
rights world wide. Despite
opposition from much of her
own country, and the Arab
world, she continues to fight
for education for women,
acting as a beacon of hope for
women worldwide. Martin Luther King Jr, Nelson Mandela and Muhammad Ali Jinnah have influenced Yousafzai.
Famous Quotes
“We realize the importance of our voices only when we are silenced.”
“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.”
“When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.”
Where is Malala now?
References
After the horrible incident that occurred while Malala was leaving school, Malala was rushed to an urgent medical center in the west. She has since made a full recovery. Nevertheless, she has not given up on her agenda to improve the quality of life for women, as well as to demand education as a right for all women world wide. She currently resides in Birmingham, United Kingdom. She plans on going to Stanford for collage.
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"How Malala Goes on Inspiring the World." N.p., n.d. Web.
Thesis: Malala is a great example of an upstander who stood up for women's rights. She was influenced by many historical figures that encouraged her to take a stand for what she believes in, Now she too, has inspired many women to become upstanders and to help solve problems in society.