Stand With Malala Essay

Historically, women have been viewed as weak and unintelligent. Unfortunately, there are still places around the world that view them as so. In many countries, women are deprived of education and opportunity. In many Middle Eastern, South Asian, and South American countries, women are not allowed to receive education, and in some places it is even illegal. Education would create new opportunities for these women throughout their lives. It would enable them to get a job and support themselves. They would be able to make smarter decisions and choices in life. It would give them an opportunity to have their own voice in the world.

Growing up in a generally privileged country, I do not personally know the hardships these women face. Although I am unable to empathize with these women, I am able to sympathize. This issue is something I feel very strongly about. As a young person, I have limited opportunity to help these women. Although my options are limited, I still take advantage of

every chance presented to help.
An organization I am very interested and involved in is “Stand With Malala.” The founder of this organization is Malala Yousafzai.

Malala had always been an advocate for women’s rights. Because of this, she was shot by the Taliban at the age of fourteen. When I heard of it I was outraged and horrified. Fortunately, the wound was not fatal. Once Malala was healed, she was even more passionate and empowered. She also gained more followers and support because the event became global. Stand With Malala is devoted to spreading awareness of women’s rights. It also works to build schools for young girls and women. A dream of mine is to be able to volunteer with this organization. By volunteering with this organization, I would travel to a foreign country and assist in the building of a school. This would be a very fulfilling opportunity for myself. Since I am unable to do this at the moment because of many constraints, I contribute to the effort by making donations and spreading

awareness.
This is not an issue I can solve myself. In order for any progress to be made, people of the world need to work together. Not only women, but men, who believe in this cause, should also partake in the movement of expanding education to women. Power comes in numbers and the more people who act on this cause, the more progress will be made. Many of these women are not allowed to voice their opinion, so we must voice it for them. I believe one of the obligations of those who have freedom, is to help others achieve freedom.
Although it will be difficult and may take a long time, I believe the issue of unequal education will be resolved. This issue has recently received much attention throughout the world. It will continue to receive even more attention because of advocates, such as I, spreading awareness. Awareness in social issue is the key to resolving them. I plan to spend much of my life advocating for women’s rights around the world.