Malala Yousafzai is an advocate for women’s rights, particularity the right to be educated. She was born in Mingora Pakistan on July 12th 1997 to a Sunni Muslim family. Her father runs a series of public schools in the area and also believes in the right to be educated. Due to her father’s advocacy Malala began writing for an anonymous blog for the BBC. This blog expressed her views on education and women’s rights and talked about life under the threat of the Taliban. Her spokesman ship for the cause of women’s education did not go unnoticed and she was targeted by the Taliban for her views. She was shot in the head by a Taliban gunman and survived. She went on to speak about education and human rights on a global stage. Since then she has …show more content…
She has helped create a more accepting religious and cultural community through advocating for the rights of women. Her work has helped improve the lives of Muslim women and girls seeking education. Malala risked her life to make her voice heard stating that “if we believe in something greater than our lives, then our voices will only multiply even if we are dead” (Yousafzai, 188). It can be attributed to the sacrifices Malala Yousafzai made that there is now a more global awareness of the problems Muslim women can face when seeking an education. Since her recovery from being shot, Malala has spoken publically countless times, and has inspired others to help and advocate for education rights. Her actions have improved human rights around the world, and have also demonstrated the power of women. In addition, her work has given Muslim women the chance to speak out against gender based discrimination. She has inspired change in a religious community that often oppresses women and changed Islam for the …show more content…
Malala has helped defuse Muslim stereotypes globally through educating people on human rights. In western culture Muslims are often stereotyped as oppressing to women, and, since the events of 9/11 the “terrorist” stereotype has become even more common. What people think is concern for national security is actually thinly veiled racism. Malala has endeavoured to promote Islam as a peaceful faith, opposing the common generalisations made against Islam. Malala has demonstrated on multiple occasions her kindness and dedication to her cause. She was not angry at the Taliban gunman who shot her, instead she later said, “My only regret was that I hadn’t had a chance to speak to them before they shot me. Now they’d never hear what I had to say. I didn’t even think a single bad thought about the man who shot me – I had no thoughts of revenge” (Yousafzai 273). Malala’s goal was to bring education to as many people as possible. She said in a speech at the UN, “I am not against anyone, neither am I here to speak in terms of personal revenge against the Taliban or any other terrorist group. I’m here to speak up for the right of education for every child. I want education for the sons and daughters of the Taliban and all terrorists and extremists.” Malala also expressed her happiness in the shift from negative stereotypes to positive
After reading the book ‘’I Am Malala’’ I noticed that she was one of the bravest strong young girls in the world. Malala Yousafzai is a young girl born on July 12, 1997, in the city, Mingora in Pakistan. She fought for something that is she is passionate about. Heroes are people who stand up for something, they are courageous, they are noble and they are loyal to something they stand for. Malala is known as the fifteen-year-old girl who got shot because she fought for women’s rights and education. This young girl named Malala is brave, persistent, and influential.
Malala Yousafzai being a completely different person that any girl in her country demonstrates the gruesome ,and savage nature of the men and women in the country of Pakistan. She not only shows the unawareness driven by fright among the people there, but displays how horrid it truly was. Influences of a misinterpretation form of Islam yield the innocent under the hands of the miserable forces of the evil such as the Taliban. Subsequently, the country of Pakistan under Taliban rule has gone through continuous fear and discriminations that strip girls from their education. Malala Yousafzai, a young Pakistani women who only wanted an education, was obligated to view her life at its worst and at the same time, view the desire and dreams of girls who brawl for there education that they have been denied.
"The terrorists thought that they would change my aims and stop my ambitions, but nothing changed in my life, except this: weakness, fear, and hopelessness died. Strength, power, and courage was born" - Malala Yousafzai (“Malala Yousafzai”, Newsmakers). In 1997, Yousafzai was born in Swat Valley, a large Pakistani district, which later was overrun and governed by the Taliban. The Islamic fundamentalist group banned education for girls, but she did not let their threatening influence change her passion for education. Malala Yousafzai’s life was full of hardships, but with her dedication and perseverance, she was able to defy expectations and become an international symbol for women’s rights.
Malala has made a great impact in the lives of many young girls all over the world. In the article, Malala the Powerful, it says “Malala stated that she felt her role was to “serve humanity.” This fall, she will publish a memoir. The Malala Fund, created in her name, is helping to send 40 girls in Pakistan to school." Malala stood up for what was right whenever it was her being targeted. She was also in the position that many girls in Pakistan are right now, or for most used to be. Malala believed that it was right that every girl had access to an education no matter what. In the article, Malala the Powerful, it states that Malala said "Even if they come to kill me, I will tell them what they are trying to do is wrong, that education is our
Malala is known for being humble in most of her speeches and multiple television appearances. When Malala received the Noble Prize and many awards this is a phrase she repeated the most " how dare the Taliban take away my right to an education"( GIdda 3). This phrase she has repeated various times has put an imprint and opened the eyes of many that this is not just another issue is the kids of the futures education. Just because she has become more "important" from her accident and activism she tries to stay normal around people. Once Malala was fully recovered after her accident she tells about how she tries to not act more "important" but wants to still be normal. She states in an interview " I try not to be so serious with my friends or act differently before my accident, I want to still be normal'( GIdda 3). A lot of people can get caught up in the fame but Malala stayed humble and lived how she is and not through how the media perceived her as. When Malala was at the UN General Assembly she made a really good point on women and their strength present day compared to just years ago. " Today is the day of every woman, every boy and every girl who have raised their voiced for their right "(Satyarthi 709). Malala is a great person to show an example as a hero, she does not limit the rights of one individual nor gender. By becoming so well known for her accomplishments at
Nelson Mandela once said that “... courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear. " Courage doesn’t mean that you are without fear, genuine courage is trying to achieve a goal, even though you’re afraid. In the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Tom Robinson is an innocent black man accused of rape.
Malala Yousafzai is well known for her acts towards Women’s Rights due to the factors caused by the Taliban people. Malala (Biographyonline, Malala) was a regular Pakistan school girl when the Taliban started enforcing rules and restrictions against women. Women were no longer allowed to listen to music, receive education, or go shopping. If they did, they’d be punished by the Taliban. Malala loved school and refused to cower in fear like the rest of her classmates and community. Malala formed a secret blog with BBC expressing her feelings about how unfair women were being treated. Malala was then targeted by the Taliban and shot in the head. Malala suffered a coma, but
The book, I Am Malala, gave a powerful message about activism, family, women’s rights, but most importantly, the power of education. Malala Yousafzai had a very strong belief in education and would not stop at anything to guarantee that every child was able to go to school. Malala grew up believing that education was the key to success, but not everyone else believed that. Malala lived in a society where women were not treated as equals, and soon appeared laws prohibiting women’s right to attend school. Malala was extremely determined to continue her education, she even snuck to school, hid her books and abandoned her school uniform so she would not be noticed. Malala becomes vocal about education and gives her opinion in interviews for many news stations. Many people in her country feared to express their opinions, however, Malala wanted to be the change. Malala expressed her belief that “If people were silent, nothing would change.” (Yousafzai 140). Although Malala knew that it was dangerous to speak against the Taliban, she suggests her opinions in interviews to draw international attention to her cause. Malala dreamed of getting an education so she could become a politician and help her country. But when she was 10, the Taliban took control of her town, making it a law that girls were banned from
Malala Yousafzai speaks out after she was shot by the Taliban on the left side of her head for attending school. She then decided to recount the event and write a speech which she presented to the United Nations. Her speech was intended to bring awareness to people that education should be available to males and females.
Throughout the span of the human race, many people and organization have stood up for the right of others. Some scientists raced against time to produce vaccines that saved millions if not billions of lives. On the other hand, many speakers traveled across the globe to promote individual’s freedom and rights. In wartime, more people regardless of their backgrounds worked tirelessly to save lives of many individuals who faced genocide. Undoubtedly, history has foretold that at any moment in time, people are working tremendously so that other people may have a better world to live. Regarding education, Malala Yousafzai, known as Malala, has put all her efforts in promoting education to every child living on earth. She was a target of an insurgent group, but now she is the savior of many children. Thanks to her works, many children now have an education which they have never once dreamed they would have. Her moral courage will be a legacy that she leaves for humans.
Malala Yousafzai is a young woman speaking as a young education advocate at the Youth Takeover of the United Nations. This was her first speech since she had been shot in the head by the Taliban in Pakistan on October 9th, 2012. The Taliban targeted her because she was blogging about her own right, and the right of all women, to an education. Her purpose is to inform the people of the denial of education to children around the world. She is also trying to persuade her audiences to join her campaign in ensuring all children gain their right to education before the end of 2015. Her primary audience was all of the delegates who attended the Youth Takeover of the United Nations, and all the people fighting for education. Her
Malala Yousafzai was a talented and brave young woman who had one goal in life: to get an education and encourage others to do the same. Born in Pakistan, Malala did not grow up with many resources, but she was lucky enough to have a father that shared the same goal as her. At the young age of fifteen, she was shot in the face by the Taliban for standing up for girls’ rights to an education. Although the recovery time was long and hard, the Taliban did not silence her as she continued her campaign. This eventually led her to opening her own school in Yemen and writing the novel I Am Malala. As someone who highly values education and bravery, her story made me interested in learning more about her culture, family, and experiences.
Across the world people think of Malala Yousafzai as one of the most revolutionary women in the world for her stance against heresy and gender discrimination. She has showed through example that she is willing to give her life in the defense of her beliefs regarding women’s rights to education. Malala is an equal rights activist; she continually fights for women to have the same rights as all other people. Malala has endured a long and dangerous path to make people aware of the discrimination and dangers that women are facing in Pakistan and all over the world. Her famous journey and non-violent methods has had a profound effect and has resulted in the world taking a more active part in her fight for equal rights and women 's education.
Malala Yousafzai’s is a women’s activist for youth education, but primarily for girls. On July 12th, 2013, she delivered an address at the Youth Takeover of the United Nation. This speech is powerful, eye opening and deserves to be heard. She is addressing two audiences, one being the people that follow her same belief for education, some of those people would be at this convention and the other being the people that disagree with her purpose, like the Taliban. Yousafzai was in 1997, in Mingora, Pakistan, which used to be a popular tourist destination. As of now the region has been taken into control of the Taliban. Her father is also an anti- Taliban activist and educator. She, her father and tons of others just want thing to be like they used to. Where they had a safe neighborhood and didn't have to worry about violence. She delivered a speech riddled with excellent use of rhetoric to convey her argument. Malala’s whole purpose for her fight for education of the youth is so that it will stop future violence, She displays this purpose in her speech by using outward focus, compassion and personal experience to her audiences.
The right to education is one important fundamental justice that everyone should have, but most times that right is denied. There 's many reasons why people, states or countries may not take education seriously. Pakistan is one country that has the most curtailment on education towards women. Malala Yousafazi became a young activist, she stood up for her people in Pakistan to restore the rights of education to women. Her journey began when she was just the age of fifteen; she was shot on her head near the school bus by the Taliban in 2012. After her surgery recovery, she addressed a speech to the youth in New York on July 12th. In 2013, Malala and her father co-founded the "Malala Fund" in supporting young girls like her. Malala accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on December tenth, 2014 with Indian children 's rights. She bravely continues to work hard and strive for education justice so that, one day, every child will receive an education.