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Malala is born
Malala was born in the Swat District in Pakistan into a Muslim family who highly valued education and community service. -
Taliban attacks
Taliban impose strict rules and limit women's rights. They carry out beatings and killings to whoever objects. -
Taliban prevent Malala from attending school
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Malala protests the ban
Malala makes her first public appearance right after she was not allowed to go to school. She gives a speech, titled "How Dare The Taliban Take Away My Basic Right To An Education", in front of national press. -
Malala's blog makes a lot of noise
Malala starts writing for BBC about the military wars happening around her and the shutting down of schools in her valley. Her blog made Malala famous at a very young age. -
Global recognition puts malala in danger
Death threats were being issued against Malala, until the Taliban unanimously decide to kill her. -
Nomination for International Children's Peace Prize
Although she was runner up, Malala became a celebrity in Pakistan. -
Malala recovers far from the Taliban
Malala was shifted to and from various hospitals around the world. She made her final recovery in the UK. -
Taliban shoots Malala
The bullet pierced Malala's skin, traveled to her skull, went through her neck, and lodged on her shoulder muscle. -
The Malala Fund
Malala, with the help of Pakistan's President, started a $10 million fund which helped raise money to build private schools for girls. -
Malala is featured as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World
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At only 16 years of age, Malala gives a speech to the UN Delegates
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Malala releases her autobiography
Her memoir is titled: I am Malala: The Girl who Stood Up for Education and was Shot by the Taliban -
Malala Yousafzai Recieves a Nobel Peace Award
