Since its institution in 2013, Malala Day has been observed on July 12 to doff our hats to the brave and feisty activist, Malala Yousafzai. It's also the birthday of the brave young woman who fought for her education and helped inspire several girls to educate themselves.
This year, she celebrated her birthday with three Afghan girls studying in London. She shared a glimpse of her meeting on Platform X.
"This year, I spent my birthday with Muska, Sana and Somaya — three amazing Afghan girls studying at Harrow High School in London," the caption read.
This year, I spent my birthday with Muska, Sana and Somaya — three amazing Afghan girls studying at Harrow High School in London. pic.twitter.com/3JCHgqpFTa
July 12, 2024She also posted about their interaction with other classmates about life in Afghanistan before the Taliban seized power, and about the situation of girls there today.
Together, we spoke with their classmates about what life was like before the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan and what girls living there are facing today. I was so inspired by their determination. pic.twitter.com/VPuMAxDDTx
July 12, 2024In the series of posts about her meeting, she said 17-year-old Sana was blessed to attend school every day. "We're very privileged. We can make the decision ourselves to pursue a career or continue our education," Sana said. "Girls in Afghanistan don't have that."
Sana, 17, has extended family in Afghanistan and feels lucky to be able to go to school every day. “We're very privileged...We can make the decision ourselves to pursue a career or continue our education,” she said. “Girls in Afghanistan don't have that.” https://t.co/oK93dbqUEW
July 12, 2024Malala Yousafzai shared a glimpse of a girl's life in Afghanistan and at Harrow High School in her post.
At Harrow High School, every student can dream of a bright future for themselves. Every girl, everywhere in the world deserves that same opportunity.
July 12, 2024
But under the Taliban's brutal regime, they would be stripped of their basic rights, education and freedom to live their lives as…She urged leaders to take significant action to end gender disparity and mentioned the need to support women and share their stories.
Together, let's keep demanding action from our leaders to end gender apartheid. Afghan women and girls deserve our full support and solidarity. We must continue to share their stories, follow their activism and keep their voices at the forefront of any conversation about…
July 12, 2024Malala Day: History
On October 9, 2012, Malala Yousafzai was shot while walking back home from school for opposing the Taliban restrictions on girls' education in her home country, Pakistan. She was then recognised for her brave act to fight for girls' education.
She started a blog under a pseudonym in 2009 to voice fears about her school getting attacked and the increasing military activity in her hometown. She and her father continued to voice their opinions about girls' education even after her identity was revealed.
Malala Day: Significance
This day is observed to acknowledge the significance of education and women's fight for their rights.
This day highlights that education is not an option, instead, it is a fundamental right of every girl child. Malala Day reminds people, especially women, to believe in themselves and raise their voices for their rights.
Malala was recognised with the Nobel Prize for her efforts to promote education for children and is the youngest person to receive the laurel at the age of 17.
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