Malala Yousafzai's Milestones
Birth
Malala Yousafzai was born in Mingora, Pakistan, to Ziauddin and Toor Pekai Yousafzai.
Early education
Attended Khushal Girls High School, founded by her father.
Began activism
Began advocating for girls' education under Taliban rule in Pakistan.
BBC Urdu blog
Wrote an anonymous diary for BBC Urdu about life under the Taliban.
Featured in New York Times documentary
Featured in a New York Times documentary, gaining international attention.
National Youth Peace Prize
Received Pakistan's first National Youth Peace Prize.
Survived assassination attempt
Survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban while returning home from school.
Moved to the UK
Moved to the United Kingdom for medical treatment and safety.
Co-founded Malala Fund
Co-founded the Malala Fund with her father to support girls' education globally.
Addressed United Nations
Delivered a speech at the United Nations on her 16th birthday, now known as 'Malala Day.'
Published memoir
Published her memoir 'I Am Malala.'
Nobel Peace Prize
Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, becoming the youngest laureate in history.
Graduated from Oxford
Graduated from the University of Oxford with a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics.
Ongoing advocacy
Continues to advocate for girls' education and women's rights worldwide.