Pakistan
born 1997
Malala Yousafzai
A young girl who stood up so all girls could go to school.
The Story
Malala grew up in a beautiful valley in Pakistan where she loved school.
Some very scary people said girls shouldn't be allowed to learn.
Malala said 'yes, we should,' even when it was dangerous.
She was hurt for speaking up, but she got better and grew even braver.
At just 17, she became the youngest person EVER to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
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