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Malala Yousafzai is born in Mingora, Swat Valley, Pakistan. Her father, Ziauddin Yousafzai, an educator and activist, inspires her passion for learning. -
Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for girls' education and the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Surviving a Taliban attack in 2012, she became a global symbol of courage and advocacy. Malala co-founded the Malala Fund, empowering girls worldwide to access education and pursue their dreams fearlessly.
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At age 11, Malala gives her first speech, “How Dare the Taliban Take Away My Basic Right to Education?” at a local press club, advocating for girls' education amidst Taliban oppression.
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Malala starts blogging under the pseudonym Gul Makai for BBC Urdu, sharing her life under Taliban rule and the challenges girls faced attending school.
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On her way home from school, Malala is shot in the head by a Taliban gunman for her activism. She survives after extensive treatment in Pakistan and later in Birmingham, UK.
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Malala is flown to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham for specialized treatment and rehabilitation.
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After her recovery, Malala returns to school in Birmingham, continuing her education and advocacy work.
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On her 16th birthday, Malala addresses the United Nations in New York, advocating for universal access to education. The day is recognized as Malala Day.
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Malala releases her memoir, “I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban,” detailing her journey and fight for girls' rights.
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At age 17, Malala becomes the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize laureate, sharing the honor with Indian activist Kailash Satyarthi for their advocacy for children's rights.
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“He Named Me Malala” is released, showcasing her life, activism, and the impact of her work globally.
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Malala is accepted to the University of Oxford, where she studies Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE).
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Malala graduates from Oxford, marking a major academic achievement while continuing her global advocacy.
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Malala marries Asser Malik, a manager with the Pakistan Cricket Board, in a small ceremony in Birmingham.
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Through the Malala Fund, she continues championing girls' education worldwide, focusing on regions facing conflict, poverty, and gender discrimination.