Pakistan’s world famous icon for women’s education Malala Yousafzai offers sweeping praise of Nelson Mandela who she felt deep connection
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Work of Pakistan’s Malala Needs Public Support
Malala needs public support as courageous story carries some stark lessons for work on education
Malala Wins Sakharov Prize for Human Rights
Pakistani education advocate Malala Wins Sakharov Prize for European Union’s human rights that originated during Cold War with Soviet Union
Pakistan’s Malala Reunited With Childhood Friends
Pakistan women’s education advocate Malala Yousafzai was shot by Taliban assassin along with two friends who she has been reunited with in Scotland
Malala Renews Call for Worldwide Push on Education
Pakistani women’s education activist Malala Yousafzai calls for worldwide push on education
Musicians in Kashmir Political Art as Peaceful Protest
Region remains caught in tug of war between India and Pakistan but resident musicians in Kashmir political art are expressing themselves in new and inventive ways
Women’s Rights Activist Malala to Enter Pakistan Politics
Malala to Enter Pakistan Politics: Became icon of world education movement after assassin nearly killed her
Did Pakistan’s Military Ruler Just Retire?
Retirement of Pakistan’s military ruler and power broker could have far reaching impact on region
Women’s Activist Malala Wins Award for Humanitarian Work
Activist Malala Wins Award: Pakistani activist for women’s education was almost killed for her work but has recovered and is battling once again for impoverished women of western Pakistan
Pakistan’s Malala Wins Human Rights Award
Malala wins human rights award as Pakistan’s leading voice for women’s education amid violence