Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai is set to visit Pakistan this weekend to attend the International Conference on Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities, taking place from January 11-12 in Islamabad. This will be her third visit to Pakistan since she was flown to the UK for life-saving treatment in 2012 after being shot by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) for advocating girls’ education.
As one of the keynote speakers, Malala will highlight the importance of educating girls in Muslim communities. The conference, hosted by Pakistan’s Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, aims to tackle challenges and explore opportunities for advancing girls’ education in Muslim-majority countries. Over 150 international dignitaries, including ministers, scholars, and representatives from global organizations like UNESCO, UNICEF, and the World Bank, will attend.
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The event will be inaugurated by Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, who will deliver the keynote address and reiterate the nation’s commitment to promoting gender equality through education. Among the topics discussed will be the ongoing ban on girls’ education by the Taliban government in Afghanistan, with a joint declaration expected to reject such restrictions.
The conference aims to foster dialogue and collaboration, and it will culminate in the signing of the Islamabad Declaration, outlining a shared commitment among Muslim communities to empower girls through education for a sustainable future.
