Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai will visit Pakistan to attend a girls’ education summit on January 11-12 in Islamabad. The summit aims to promote education and empower women, particularly in Muslim communities.
Malala became an international symbol for advocating girls’ education in Swat Valley, where she used the pseudonym Gul Makai to document the Taliban’s oppressive actions. On October 9, 2012, she survived a life-threatening attack by Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) while returning from school with her friends, Kainat and Shazia. After receiving treatment abroad, Malala has only visited Pakistan a few times since the attack.
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Before the summit, Malala shared her enthusiasm on X (formerly Twitter), reaffirming her dedication to advocating for girls’ education and holding the Taliban accountable for their actions against Afghan women and girls. The summit will unite Muslim leaders globally to address education challenges in conflict-affected regions.
The Malala Fund, her global charity focused on education, confirmed her attendance. Since its inception, the organization has worked to expand educational opportunities for girls in marginalized communities.
This visit underscores Malala’s ongoing commitment to ensuring every girl’s right to education and addressing educational barriers in regions affected by extremism and inequality.
