Malala Yousafzai

By mmwyatt

  • Born

    Malala Yousafzai was born in Mingora, Pakistan.

  • Speech

    Malala gives a speech in Peshawar, Pakistan entitled "How dare the Taliban take away my basic right to education?"

  • BBC Blog

    Malala began writing a blog for the BBC using the name Gul Makai, detailing her experiences of going to school under the threat of the Taliban.

  • All Girls Schools Close

    All Girl's Schools in the Swat Valley of Pakistan are required by the Taliban to close by this date.

  • Nominated for Award

    Malala is nominated for the International Children's Peace Prize

  • Receives Award

    Malala recieves Pakistan's National Youth Peace Prize

  • Shot by Taliban

    Malala was shot by the Taliban for speaking out for the right to education for all children. Malala is ultimately sent to Birmingham, England, for treatment and this is where her family stays for safety.

  • Publishes first book

    Malala publishes her first book, a memoir, I am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and was Shot by the Taliban with Christina Lamb.

  • Begins School Again

    Malala is able to begin school again in Birminham, England, where she has been recovering.

  • Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

    Malala is nominated for the Noble Peace Prize, but does not received the award at this time.

  • Malala Fund Created

    Malala and her father create the Malala Fund in order to support girl's education around the world.

  • Speech at UN Youth Assembly

    Malala gives a speech at the United Nations Youth Assembly. The Secretary General also declares this day, which is Malala's birthday, to be "Malala Day."

  • Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought

    Malala receives the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought from the European Parliament.

  • Young Reader's Edition Published

    Publishes I am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World, Young Reader's Edition, with Patricia McCormick.

  • Nobel Peace Prize

    Malala wins the Noble Peace Prize at the age of 17, becoming the youngest person to do so. She shares the prize with Kailash Satyarthi,

  • Documentary

    He Named me Malala, a documentary about Malala's life is released.

  • Opens School for Syrian Refugees

    Malala opens a school in Lebanon for Syrian refugee girls.

  • U.N. Messenger of Peace

    Malala is given the title of U.N. Messenger of Peace by the United Nations to promote education for girls.

  • Honorary Canadian Citizenship

    Malala receives honorary Candian Citizenship.

  • Accepted at Oxford

    Malala is accepted at Oxford University in Oxford, England.

  • Returns to Pakistan for First TIme

    Malala returns to Pakistan for the first time since she left after being shot by the Taliban. She spends four days and travels with security for her safety.

  • Publishes New Book

    Malala publishes her newest book at the age of 21: We Are Displaced: My Journey and Stories from Refugee Girls Around the World Yousafzai.