Malala Yousafzai's Milestones

Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani education activist and the youngest Nobel laureate, who survived a Taliban attack and advocates globally for girls' right to education and gender equality.
1997

Birth

Malala Yousafzai was born in Mingora, Pakistan, to Ziauddin and Toor Pekai Yousafzai.

Family July 12, 1997
2003

Early education

Attended Khushal Girls High School, founded by her father.

Education April 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008
2008

Began activism

Began advocating for girls' education under Taliban rule in Pakistan.

Achievement January 1, 2008
2009

BBC Urdu blog

Wrote an anonymous diary for BBC Urdu about life under the Taliban.

Achievement January 3, 2009 - December 31, 2009

Featured in New York Times documentary

Featured in a New York Times documentary, gaining international attention.

Achievement October 1, 2009
2011

National Youth Peace Prize

Received Pakistan's first National Youth Peace Prize.

Achievement December 1, 2011
2012

Survived assassination attempt

Survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban while returning home from school.

Other October 9, 2012

Moved to the UK

Moved to the United Kingdom for medical treatment and safety.

Location October 15, 2012
2013

Co-founded Malala Fund

Co-founded the Malala Fund with her father to support girls' education globally.

Achievement January 1, 2013

Addressed United Nations

Delivered a speech at the United Nations on her 16th birthday, now known as 'Malala Day.'

Achievement July 12, 2013

Published memoir

Published her memoir 'I Am Malala.'

Achievement October 8, 2013
2014

Nobel Peace Prize

Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, becoming the youngest laureate in history.

Achievement December 10, 2014
2020

Graduated from Oxford

Graduated from the University of Oxford with a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics.

Achievement June 19, 2020
2021

Ongoing advocacy

Continues to advocate for girls' education and women's rights worldwide.

Other January 1, 2021