Fighting for Education- Malala Yousafzai

 Last week I was introduced to the incredible bravery of a teenage woman from Pakistan, Malala Yousafzai. The 16 year old girl was determined to gain an education, inspired by her father who is a teacher and woman's rights supporter. However, the Taliban's presence was felt when Yousafzai was shot by members of the infamous group because she was being educated. Unfortunately, this often occurs when young women seek education in nations where the Taliban holds power. Yousafzai  survived the attack and dedicated herself to becoming a spokesperson for children across the world attempting to gain an education. Her bravery made her a candidate for the nobel peace price, making the young woman's story gain even more international attention. More about Malala and her father's inspiration can be read at this NPR article:http://www.npr.org/2013/10/15/234730460/malala-yousafzai-a-normal-yet-powerful-girl  The video below is an interview Malala did with Jon Stwart on "The Daily Show" on Comedy Central.