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International Malala Day 2022: 12 July

Published on 15 Jul 2022

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  • The International Malala Day is celebrated on 12 July on the occasion of young activist Malala Yousafzai’s birthday. 
  • The United Nations designated this date to be marked as Malala Day to honour the young woman who has been advocating for female education.
  • The day is used as an opportunity to appeal to the world leaders to ensure compulsory and free education for every child.
  • Malala Yousufzai was born in Mingora, Pakistan in 1997. She began advocating for women's education in 2008.
  • In 2012, she was attacked by the Talibani terrorist.
  • At the age of 17, Malala Yousafzai is the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize since it came into existence in 1901.

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