speak up for my rights and then die. And I chose the second one" (Jobs 2). Malala Yousafzai is a hero to many young girls because she decided to speak up for her rights as a kid when they were stolen from her. She has continually fought for education and women’s rights even against the Taliban‚ death threats‚ and being attacked‚ coming through with more strength and courage each time. As her rights slowly got taken away‚ Malala continued to fight for education and women’s rights. She strongly believed
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Malala Yousafzai The following essay outlines the inspiring life of Malala Yousafzai. This essay will explain some of the many extraordinary events that happened to Malala‚ such as her interest in women’s and education rights‚ her protests and speeches‚ the day she was shot by the Taliban and her life after she recovered. Malala Yousafzai‚ named after ‘Malalai of Maiwand’ a famous ‘warrior woman’ from Afghanistan‚ was born in Mingora‚ Pakistan‚ on July 12th‚ 1997. She grew up with her mother and
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Tawe Tawe Malala Yousafzai‚ Our Books and Our Pens The book I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai is a powerful autobiography about the 18 year old educational activist. In her speech‚ Malala says‚ “Let us pick up our books and our pens‚”- “They are our most powerful weapons. One child‚ one teacher‚ one book‚ and one pen can change the world” (Page 310). My take away was that‚ we should educate the world through books and pens‚ because education can send a more powerful message than any of the weapons
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Susan B. Anthony‚ Frida Kahlo‚ Hilary Clinton‚ Malala Yousafzai; all of the women aforementioned have fought for social justice in radical ways. Whether it be defying social norms or simply obeying their moral compass‚ it is impossible to negate the powerful impact women have graced the world with. In order to maintain‚ and obtain‚ a peaceful society‚ thriving with security and freedom for all‚ women and men of every color must unite together to defeat inequity. In order to achieve lasting peace
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Final Paper May 6‚ 2013 Malala Yousafzai‚ “The Girl with a Voice” For young women in Swat Valley‚ a district in the northwest frontier province of Mingora‚ Pakistan‚ having basic rights such as an education is an issue that has been fought for since its existence. Malala Yousafzai daughter of activist Ziauddin Yousafzai is one of many unfortunate young women who have felt the wrath and despair of the Pakistani Taliban regarding this issue. In comprehension of this paper‚ I will convey to
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Malala is a young lady who became known to the world after the Taliban shot her in her head for speaking out. She is a girl who decided to make a difference in her country and as a result made a difference in the world. In the words of Mahatma Gandhi‚ “We must become the change we want to see in the world.” In the memoir‚ I am Malala‚ Malala’s relationship with her father is continuously highlighted throughout. Malala depicts the relationship with her father by telling us about the influence her
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courageous it has to be done against the person”s will and it has to be a dangerous act that benefits a good cause. In the Comedy Central interview by John Stewart‚ Malala clarifies how she brings change. In the interview Malala explains that she will never fight with violence but with argument and her voice (The Daily Show). This act proves Malala to be courageous because she is doing it against her will‚ it’s a dangerous act because terrorists might target and try to hurt her‚ and it benefits girls around
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The author of this book is Malala Yousafzai with co-author‚ Patricia McCormick. It was published in October 8‚ 2013 by Little‚ Brown and Company in New York‚ Boston and and by Weidenfeld & Nicolson in the U.K.. Malala is an activist for children who are denied education worldwide. She has been delivering speeches to influence others to take a stand in giving all children free‚ quality education for twelve years. Purpose: This book exist to let readers know her story. How she got shot by the Taliban’s
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mind and question what those who choose to conform dare not to. Malala Yousafzai’s actions parallel to those of Marjane Satrapi‚ author of Persepolis‚ as they both stand up for what they believe in during times of oppression and chaos. Although growing up in different areas and being classified under different social classes‚ both Malala and Marjane came from poverty stricken middle eastern countries. Throughout their lives Malala and Marjane have had to face discrimination and repression against
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Malala Yousafzai was born on July 12th‚ 1997 in Mingora in the Swat District of North-West Pakistan‚ a beautiful city full of cultural and social activities. Malala was given her name after a famous warrior from Southern Afghanistan who fought for freedom. When Malala was born no one would have been able to know how fitting this name was for her and the impact she later would have on the world. This impact did not come easy‚ terror and heartbreak was also a contributing factor for her success. But
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