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Malala Yousafzai - Biography

Yusufzai Biography: The Girl Who Fought for Education and Freedom

Malala (born July 12, 1997) is a name that symbolizes the power of education, courage and the struggle for women's rights. This young Pakistani activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner has become world famous for her determination to fight for the right to education and freedom. In this biography, we take a look at the life of Malala Yousafzai, her struggles and influence on the world.

Malala was born in Pakistan's Swat Valley, into a family where education was valued above all else. Her father, Ziauddin, was a teacher and instilled in her a love of education from her earliest childhood. In her autobiography, Malala writes of her parents as great inspirations who encouraged her desire to learn and be educated.

Since childhood, Malala went to school and was an ambitious student. She also began publicly advocating for women's right to education, inspired by her father and grandfather, who were activists for education in the region.

In 2007, when Malala was only 10 years old, the Swat region became the site of conflict and fighting between the Pakistani army and the Taliban. The Taliban imposed a ban on girls' education and closed many girls' schools. It was a critical moment that changed Malala's life.

Malala began writing a blog for the BBC under the pseudonym "Voice of the Swat Valley," in which she described life under threat from the Taliban and the struggle for the right to education. Her blog has become a symbol of the girl's unwavering determination and courage to stand up for her right to education.