Malala: From being shot by Taliban to a student at Oxford

CAIRO – 11 October 2017: Malala, the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner, attended on Sunday her first lecture at Oxford University, beginning her journey of studying Philosophy, Politics and Economics.

The little girl who was shot by militants in the head, neck, and shoulder while in her school bus has now started her first semester at Oxford University; after a miracle saved her life, and opened wider doors for her to inspire millions of girls around the world to fight for their education.

5 years ago, I was shot in an attempt to stop me from speaking out for girls' education. Today, I attend my first lectures at Oxford. pic.twitter.com/sXGnpU1KWQ

— Malala (@Malala) October 9, 2017

The 20-year-old girl identifies herself as an advocate for girls’ education and women's equality. She travels to different parts of the world to visit girls who struggle for their education, listens to their stories and tries to show support. Malala has one million followers on her Twitter account.

She also co-founded the ‘Malala Fund’ with her father Ziauddin in 2013. “We believe girls are the best investment in the future peace and prosperity of our world,” their mission read.

After tweeting about life in war-torn Aleppo, 8-year-old Bana Alabed is now back in school — and writing a book. https://t.co/VeLydDQEJr pic.twitter.com/06dF1IK8dj

— Malala Fund (@MalalaFund) October 3, 2017

Malala is concerned about all the obstacles that face girls such as violence, discrimination, displacement, poverty and early marriage; and she tries her best to aid them in overcoming these obstacles and pursuing a life.

They've faced early marriage, discrimination and displacement but they're determined to be leaders in their communities. pic.twitter.com/Fw289PmzEv

— Malala (@Malala) September 5, 2017

I met girls from North & South Nigeria, Muslim & Christian, Hausa & English-speaking. They all want their sisters to go to school. 14/ pic.twitter.com/q3FtcqtWwt

— Malala (@Malala) July 20, 2017

Malala discusses issues to do with women’s education and rights with top world leaders. She also plans to bring about a change in communities; she attempts to create a safer and healthier community that allows more girls to enroll in schools and continue their education.

Soutien à @Malala dans son combat courageux et nécessaire pour l'éducation des filles dans le monde. pic.twitter.com/2vpPwFbYU7

— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) September 20, 2017

Till now, Malala is keen on wearing traditional Pakistani attires. With their colorful styles and conservative designs; Malala always keeps her roots close.

Malala was born in Mingora 1997, Pakistan. She grew up in Swat Valley, and was raised to love education and discover the world through her books.

Malala Yousafzai first came to public attention through that heartfelt diary, published on BBC Urdu, which chronicled her desire to remain in education and for girls to have the chance to be educated; BBC reported on August.



After reading Malala’s blog for the BBC, The New York Times featured Malala and Ziauddin in a short documentary about their life and fight to protect girls’ education in Swat.