“When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.”
“When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.”
Malala‘s story inspires children to see that bravery comes in many forms and that even young voices can bring about powerful change. It reminds readers of the importance of standing up for their beliefs and the value of education.
Malala Yousafzai was just a young girl living in Pakistan when the Taliban took control of her town and banned girls from attending school. Malala refused to give up her right to learn, speaking out for education and justice even in the face of grave danger. Malala‘s courageous journey as she stood up for herself, her classmates, and girls around the world, ultimately becoming the youngest person ever to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Velshi‘s editorial is an excellent reminder about the privilege and work of civic engagement!
Great story to challenge traditional gender roles especially in a country in which gender roles do not have the option to be challenged
This story is set in Afghanistan that is controller by the Taliban. In the book, we follow Parvana who disguises herself as a boy to support her family after her father was put into prison.