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Malala was born.
Malala Yousafzai was born July 12, 1997 in Mingora, Pakistan. This area is located in the country's Swat Valley. She was named after a hero that helped defeat the British in Afghanistan in 1880. Her name means "greif stricken". After her birth her father enters her name on the family register. This is a rare occurence in a male-dominated society that only recongizes sons. She was one of three children.
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Malala gives her first speech.
Malala gave her first speech at the local press club in Peshawar. The powerful speech was titled "How dare the Taliban take away my basic right to education?" She was eleven years old at the time and this was the first time that she expressed her passion towards the cause of having the right to education. -
Malala uses the show Capital Talk to speak out.
Malala makes several blog entries about the growing issue. She decides to utilize a television program called Capital Talk to speak out and express her opinions in more detail. -
Taliban issued that no girl would go to school.
The Taliban becomes increasingly violent and begins to distroy over 100 girls schools. On January 15, 2009 the Taliban takes away the ability for girls to attend school. Malala continues to disagree with the actions of the Taliban. -
Taliban lifts the band for girls to attend school.
The local talibal leader, Maulana Fazlullamakes the announcment that he will be lifting the ban on woman's education. Therfore, girls are allowed to attend school as long as the wear their respected burquas. -
Malala is forced to leave her home.
The second Taliban battle brings them to Malala's home. The close family are seperated and Malala is sent to live with relitives. This is also the time that a New York Times reporter approaches Malala about creating a documentary about her life. -
The Taliban came to the Swat Valley
Unfortunatly, the Taliban came to Swat Valley and tore the area apart. They took over the peaceful area and turned into a place of fear and sorrow. -
Nominated for the International Children's Peace Prize at age 13
Malala is nominated for the International Children's Peace Prize of KidsRights Foundation, She was nominated by Achbishop Desmond Tutu. He respected the fact that Malala has the will to stand up not only for herself, but also for girls around the world. -
Wins Pakistan's National Youth Peace Prize
The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Yousaf Raza Gillani awards Malala with the National Youth Peace Prize. During this time Malala makes a speech about her hopes for the future. The states that she would like to start a national party of her own to promote education. -
Malala is shot by a Taliban.
As Malala's story gains popularity the Taliban decide to kill her and end the commotion. As a result a gunman shoots Malala in the face as she rides home on a bus after taking an exam. Two other young girls are also wounded at this time. -
I am Malala petition
The United Nations create a petition to support Malala's cause. The petition was created to ensure that every child would have the ability to attend school by 2015. Global education was the main focus. -
Runner up for TIME person of the year.
TIME magazine nominates Malala for Person of the Year, 2012. As a result she is named runner up. Malala was filled with joy with have this honor. -
Malala speaks at the United Nations
On her 16th birthday Malala gives her first public speech since the horrible shooting. She once again reinforced she cause of fair edcuation. He main message was "Our books and our pens are the most powerful weapons." -
Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Malala is honored with a Nobel Peace Prize nomination. She wishes to utilize this to further speak out and raise awareness for fair education. -
Threaten by the Taliban again
As the annoucment of whether or not Malala will win the Nobel Peace Prize nears, the Taliban issue a new threat against Malala. The state that they will try to harm Malala as long as she contradicting their efforts to impose strict Islamic law in Pakistan. It would be one year since the shooting on October 9th. -
Malala releases her book " I AM MALALA"
Malala writes and publishes a personalized novel about her life. This book focuses on her efforts to impove education around the world. It also states all of the occurences throughout Malala's jouney to greatness. This selfless individual truly deserves this honor. -
Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Malala is awarded with th Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Commitee awarded her with this prize because of her "struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education." -
Helped the Syrian refugees
On Malala's 18th birthday she stirved to help the syraian refugees of all ages. She did this by vollenteering and shelters and camps. She also opened a school for syrian refugee children. She believes that they too deserve education. -
Documentary "He named me Malala".
In 2015 a documentary about Malala's life was released to the public. It is a look into the life of Malala and the evnts leading up to the Taliban's attack. This documentary includes her impactful speech at the United Nations. The main reason that this film was created was to pretray Malala's main message for fair education.
