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I Am Malala

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Malala Yousafzai was already well-known, if anonymously, in the West as the author of the compelling BBC blog describing life as a school girl in northwest Pakistan's Swat Valley. She was catapulted to international fame by a failed assassination attempt by the Taliban and has since become the global face of the right of girls to enjoy the same educational and life opportunities as boys receive. At only 16 years of age, she was nominated for the Nobel Peace prize in 2013. In this interview with Jon Stewart of the Daily Show, Malala displays both her passion for the struggle for gender equality and her compassion for those who would do her harm.

Be The Change

More on Malala: BBC blog, speech at the UN, recent interview, and full Daily Show tape.

Gender equality is, of course, a matter of basic human rights. But girls' educational is also the leading indicator of sustainable development success in the global south. Learn more.

Make today the day you rid yourself of all vestiges of gender bias in your speech and writing. (Here's a set of tips on the gender-neutral he/she problem.)

Reflections (22)

Van Zwalenburg

Her courage and willingness to stand up for what she believes. She puts most of us to shame.

muhammadali

sanao

babcia

the statement she made that she wanted to hit a Taliban with a shoe...then realizing her action would be as violent as them....then saying her hope for Taliban would be for them to be educated as is her goal for herself...

devendra oza

Its simplicity, truthfulness,and its message to the ENTIRE world- treat women tenderly and with respect: honour them .

Deepak

Awesome & inspirational . A wise head on such young shoulders .

Peri

Very compassionate and determined and a great clarity of purpose... I believe I too learn few personality traits like this and help my life as well as others in this world...

Manisha

Wow! What a courageous and graceful young woman. She embodies a clear message of compassion and hope for girls and even boys. I can't wait to share this video with my grandpa, who left Pakistan during 1947 and is a strong proponent of education.

Ranjeet

Such clarity and such commitment at so young an age.Only when the gender barrier is overcome will women be free to achieve their full potential.Their struggle will be long and hard because they pose an existential challenge to the forces of dogma who are caught in a time warp. Unless the message of live and let live underpins every aspect of our life,Malalas of this world will be under threat. Bravo brave girl.May you go from strength to strength and hold aloft the light of education and attendant empowerment!!

Jabalimuni

Education maketh a full man.Bring change in cruel people by being kind and polite to them

Soby

The way of peace is better than the the way of Arms....

venky

I appreciate her clarity of intent and peaceful approach with courage. God creates such wonderful beings whenever there is anarchy

John Malcomson

So eloquent and passionate! So filled with love.