Malala Research Paper

Malala is an inspiration for young people all around the world. Malala Yousafzai grew up in a country with unhidden oppression. She lived where women were supposed to fit in and conform; where she had a destiny set in stone from the moment she was born. Malala refused to believe that. She spoke out for those who could not do it for themselves. This outspoken attitude is what caused the Taliban to take notice of her. Malala Yousafzai is known for writing a blog about living under the reign of the Taliban at age 12, while being an advocate for girls’ education, surviving a shot to the head, and being awarded two peace prizes, all under the age of 19. Malala Yousafzai wrote a blog when she was only twelve years old about girls’ education under the leadership of

In 2008, the Taliban gained control of Mingora, the area in which Malala calls, “My Swat,” in her diary entries. Though the Taliban shut down every single school for girls, Malala refused to give up. Her love for education was deep rooted within her. Malala’s father, Ziauddin Yousafzai, established a school in Pakistan. Education had been a great gift for him. He believed that lack of education was the root of all the Pakistan’s problems. Ignorance allowed politicians to fool people and bad administrators to be reelected. He believed schooling should be available for all, rich and poor, boys and girls (Yousafzai). Ziauddin Yousafzai taught Malala to believe in education reform. To begin the process, Malala and her father set up the Malala fund. It was an organization dedicated to giving girls access to an education. In April, Malala went on a "Girl Power Trip" to meet with women around the world and was designated a UN Messenger of Peace (Lebowitz). The Girl Power trip was a way for Malala to hear the stories of girls all over the world. Malala held over a dozen meetings with with presidents and prime ministers asking them to support girls