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Changing the World, One Girl at a Time

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Malala Yousafzai is a young Pakistani activist who was shot by the Taliban for speaking out in favor of education for girls. She survived the attack and has since become a global advocate for the rights of women and girls.

Girl Rising: Changing the World One Girl at a Time

by Tanya Lee Stone

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Malala was born in the Swat Valley of Pakistan in 1997. Her father was a schoolteacher, and she grew up in a family that valued education. However, the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in 2007, and they began to impose strict restrictions on girls' education.

Malala refused to be silenced. She spoke out against the Taliban's ban on education for girls, and she wrote a blog for the BBC about her experiences. In 2012, she was shot in the head by a Taliban gunman. She was critically injured, but she survived.

After recovering from her injuries, Malala continued to speak out for the rights of girls. She gave a speech at the United Nations, and she met with world leaders to discuss the importance of education for girls.

In 2014, Malala was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work. She is the youngest person ever to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

Malala's story is an inspiration to us all. She is a young woman who stood up for what she believed in, even when it meant putting her own life at risk.

Malala's story shows us that one person can make a difference in the world. We can all learn from her example and work to create a more just and equitable world for all.

Here are some ways you can help Malala continue her work:

Donate to the Malala Fund, which supports education for girls around the world.
Speak out against violence against women and girls.
Support organizations that are working to promote education for girls.
Educate yourself about the importance of education for girls.

Together, we can make a difference in the world, one girl at a time.

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* Malala Yousafzai giving a speech at the United Nations * Malala Yousafzai meeting with world leaders * Malala Yousafzai receiving the Nobel Peace Prize * The Malala Fund logo

Girl Rising: Changing the World One Girl at a Time

by Tanya Lee Stone

4.7 out of 5