Malala Yousafzai to Attend Girls’ Education Summit in Pakistan
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai is set to participate in a high-profile summit on girls’ education hosted by Pakistan, her home country where she survived a near-fatal attack by militants as a schoolgirl.
A Return to Advocate for Change
Malala, who was evacuated from Pakistan in 2012 after being shot by the Pakistan Taliban for her advocacy for girls’ education, has only returned to the country a few times since the attack.
Sharing her excitement on X (formerly Twitter), she said:
“I am excited to join Muslim leaders from around the world for a critical conference on girls’ education. On Sunday, I will speak about protecting rights for all girls to go to school and why leaders must hold the Taliban accountable for their crimes against Afghan women & girls.”
A spokesperson for the Malala Fund, her charity focused on girls’ education, confirmed her attendance at the event.
Focus on Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities
The two-day summit will take place in Islamabad on Saturday and Sunday. It will bring together Muslim leaders, activists, and stakeholders to discuss strategies for advancing girls’ education in Muslim communities, a cause that Malala has championed globally.
This event marks an important step in addressing educational inequalities, particularly for girls in regions where access to education remains a challenge.
Malala’s presence highlights Pakistan’s commitment to being at the forefront of advocating for girls’ education and addressing systemic barriers in Muslim-majority countries.
Source : Khaleejtimes
