Bravery against the Taliban
In Pakistan a young girl challenges the Taliban
The Story of Malala
A young girl in Pakistan is showing us the true meaning of bravery and being a extraordinary example of sticking up for your beliefs no matter what the consequences. On October 9th, 2012 when walking home from school Malala was shot by a Taliban gunmen. Malala fought for women's education and equality, "I was a girl in a land where rifles are fired in celebration of a son, while daughters are hidden away behind a curtain, their role in life is to simply prepare food and give birth to children".
"One child, one teacher, one book, and one pen can change the world" - Malala Yousafai; Noble peace prize ceremony
"“My mother always told me,"hide your face-people are looking at you".I would reply,"it does not matter;I am also looking at them” - Malala Yousafai; I am Malala
“Life isn't just about taking in oxygen and giving out carbon dioxide.” - Malala Yousafai; I am Malala
More about Malala
Malala was shot in the head by the Taliban and had a very dangerous and risky procedure that saved her life. She was courageous enough to not let the Taliban take her away her rights as a women and believed she had to be brave to get what she wanted and needed. " If one man can destroy the world, why can't one women change it"? - Malala yousafi; I am Malala.