Malala Yousafzai by Oriana O.

         When you look at your idol, you can think about what adversities they may have gone through. Adversities are a global experience. Everyone had to make difficult choices in a part of their life. But, you are the only person who decides if you use them for or against you. An example of someone who used adversities to their favor is Malala Yousafzai, who fought for woman’s rights to education in a difficult time.

     To begin, Malala’s education desire thrived despite living in a sexist environment. In “The Nobel Prize—Malala Yousafzai Biography”, it is stated that Malala was passionate about knowledge since a young age. This shows that since her childhood, she wanted to have an education. According to “The Famous People,” Malala was born in a family of progressive thinkers and educators. This proves why she had a strong desire for her intelligence, and her rights. Also, in “The Famous People,” it is said that she was very mature and intelligent for her age, and Malala wrote about the Taliban. Basically, this shows her beginning in her fight for women’s education after the Taliban banned girls from going to school. Malala’s growing aspiration of knowledge will not stop expanding that easily, even after the Taliban’s declaration.

    To continue, Malala’s fought for education after the Taliban’s statement. In “The Nobel Prize—Malala Yousafzai,” the Taliban banned girls from going to school, which led to Malala’s claim “How dare the Taliban take away my basic right to education.” This shows the way Malala started the fight for her rights. Also, it is stated in the same source that she created a blog anonymously to write about being forced to stay at home by the Taliban and her desire to go to school. This proves her bravery to stand up to the unfairness happening around her. The author also wrote that she started to gain recognition and was getting louder, even when the Taliban was after her. This statement shows she was determined to succeed in her goal, even putting her life in danger during the process. Even after many obstacles, she pushed hard until the door of success was open for her, and for every girl.

     Lastly, Malala gained recognitions and awards for her victory. In “The Famous People,” the author stated that Malala is the youngest person to be awarded the “Nobel Prize” in 2014. This shows how she got the recognition she deserved after her sacrifices. Also, it is stated that the European Parliament honored her with the “Sakharov Prize for her freedom of thought” in 2013. This proves that she is receiving many awards for her work. In “The Famous People,” it is also written that Malala received the “Clinton Global Citizen Award” from “The Clinton Foundation” in 2013. Basically, Malala is receiving awards years after her successful fight for women’s rights. All of this shows that Malala’s victory had an impact in her country and all around the globe.

   To end these thoughts, despite her hard life, Malala was able to fight back and become one of the most triumphant women in the world. Her life was full of sexism and misogyny. She was degraded numerous times because of her gender. But Malala never gave up. She used the force of her voice and intelligence, and argued about her and other girls’ rights. She is an idol to all the young girls who are willing to become prosperous women in the future.