What was Malala Day?

July 12
International Malala Day is celebrated every year on July 12 to salute the Pakistani activist, Malala Yousafzai. Malala, who now works for women’s right to education across the globe, was never allowed to enter school as a young girl.

When was the first Malala Day?

Malala Day History The day is observed in Malala’s honour and to acknowledge her fight for education. On her 16th birthday, 12 July, 2013, Malala addressed young leaders of the world. Since then, the day is celebrated as Malala Day.

Where did Malala got shot?

In 2012, Malala was shot in the head by Taliban terrorists in Pakistan for her campaign for the education of girls. “In October 2012, a member of the Pakistani Taliban boarded my school bus and shot one bullet into my left temple.

What day was Malala shot?

9 October 2012
On 9 October 2012, a member of the Pakistani Taliban boarded Malala’s school bus and shot one bullet into her left temple.

WHO declared Malala Day?

United Nations
United Nations has declared July 12, which is Malala Yousafzai’s birthday, as Malala Day in honour of the young activist. She won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014. The-then 17-year-old became the youngest recipient of the award.

How old is Malala today?

24 years (July 12, 1997)Malala Yousafzai / Age

Why Malala Day is observed?

One month after the 15-year-old Pakistani education activist, Malala Yousafzai was shot in the head by the Taliban, the United Nations called upon the international community to observe November 10 as the International Malala Day.

Who did Malala married?

Asser MalikMalala Yousafzai / Spouse (m. 2021)

Is Malala getting married?

Earlier this month, Malala Yousafzai, a Nobel Peace Prize recipient and a human rights activist — who has openly talked about her feminist values — got married to Asser Malik in a private nikkah ceremony in Birmingham, UK.

How old is Malala now 2021?

Yousafzai is 24 and is known around the world simply as Malala. She is a global advocate for girls’ rights and education who has sat with presidents and prime ministers to push for change.

Is Malala now married?