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Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai is an activist for female education. She was a student in Swat Valley, in Pakistan. She would speak out publicly for educating girls in the area. She attended a school that her father co-founded. She and her father had been receiving threats, and although she did not take them too seriously, Malala started riding the bus home from school as a precaution. On her way home one afternoon, two Taliban locals stopped her bus. One boarded and shot her in the face. Two other shots were fires, which hit her friends. All three girls survived. Malala was forced to flee, and is in exile in England. She continues to work as an activist, and in October 2014 became the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate at the age of 17.
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Why did the taliban think Malala was a threat?
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She protested against women's schooling rights.
The Taliban had shut down many women's school and Malala protested against that.
The Taliban shot her and her three friends.
Where was malala shot?
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Malala Yousafzai was shot in the head while on her school bus. Her bus ride was only about 5 minutes long, and she was almost home. She had always walked in previous years, but she started riding the bus after threats were made. It was a safety precaution. Two young Taliban members stopped the bus. One boarded. When he shot her, she slumped forward, and the next two shots hit her friends. They also survived.
What is malalas mother name?
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The name of Malala's mother is Tor Pekai, and the father's is Ziauddin Yousafzai she had two brothers
What are things Malala accomplishments?
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Malala was good at talking to others about education. She was also shot.
How was malalas childhood like?
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Malala Yousafzai was born on 12 July 1997 into a Sunni Muslim family. Talibaan banned school for girls in her home town sawat but yet she rebelled and went to school.
Why is malala yousafzai important?
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- She was savagely victimised at a very young age.
- She speaks English very well which makes her able to communicate with a large fraction of the world.
- Her message is clear and resonates with many people.
- I'm afraid it must be said that she has the support of many people her are anti-Muslim as much as they are pro-feminist or pro-education.
Did malala yousafzai die?
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No, she survived. She had to flee Pakistan, and is now living in Europe. She is still advocating the female's right to education, but says she does miss her home country. The two girls that were sitting next to Malala on the bus were also shot, and they both also survived.
Did malala change the world?
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Yes , Malala Yousafzai , in a way , has changed the world by advocating the right of all women to have equal access to an education .
How malala make peace?
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She isn't. Being awarded a Nobel prize does nothing to change things it is simply a recognition by certain people.
Who is malala yousafzai's mother?
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Yes, Malala has a mother. Her name is Toorpekai Yousafzai. Toorpekai recently announced that she has also been striving to learn reading and writing.
Which excerpt from Pakistans Malala shows Malalas viewpoint?
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Please rewrite. This is clearly a school assignment. We don't have the choice of a excerpt from your assignment.
Why is malala an important activist for global women's education?
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Malala Yousafzai wanted all women to have equal access to an education .
How many times was Malala yousafzai shot in the head?
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On 9 October 2012, a Taliban gunman shot Yousafzai as she rode home on a bus after taking an exam in Pakistan's Swat Valley.
A Taliban fighter fired three shots at her. One of the bullets entered and exited her head and lodged in her shoulder. Malala was seriously wounded.
Who is malala actually?
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Malala Yousafzai is the young Pakistani girl who was shot in the head by members of the Taliban 9 October 2012 . She survived and went on to be an advocate for a woman's right to education . You can look to the related link below for more facts regarding this remarkable young lady who should be an inspiration to us all regardless of gender .
Did Malala succeed in getting her right to education?
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Malala did get the right to education. She got shot in the process.
Who fired on Malala Yousafzai?
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Malala Yousafzai is the young Pakistani girl who was shot in the head by members of the Taliban 9 October 2012 . She survived and went on to be an advocate for a woman's right to education .
What did malala yousafzai do to make the world a better place?
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Malala Yousafzai is the young Pakistani girl who was shot in the head by members of the Taliban 9 October 2012 . She survived and went on to be an advocate for a woman's right to education . You can look to the related link below for more facts regarding this remarkable young lady who should be an inspiration to us all regardless of gender .
Was Malala yousafzai brave and why?
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Yes , Malala Yousafzai is a brave young lady . She was targeted by the Taliban who shot her in the head because she was advocating a woman's right to an education .
She survived the attempt on her life and went on to become an advocate for young women to be educated .
She recently addressed the United Nation's General Assembly and she has been nominated for the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize .
