Why is Malala's Acceptance Speech for the Nobel Peace Prize Unique?

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Malala Yousafzai
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Malala Yousafzai is a young Pakistani girl whose courage and determination in fighting for a right to education for girls has made her a youth icon. Though she was just a child, she defied the Taliban in Pakistan, and demanded that girls be allowed to receive an education.

On October 9th, 2012, a gunman shot Malala when she was traveling home from school. The shooting left Malala in a critical condition. The shooting resulted in a massive outpouring of support for Malala, which continued during her recovery. In 2014, she became the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Malala proves you are never too young to change the world.

Malala gave an incredible speech as she accepted her Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway after becoming an icon of the fight for children's education rights. During her Nobel speech, she commented on her attempted assassination at the hands of a Taliban gunman. "The terrorists tried to stop us," she said, "Neither their ideas nor their bullets could win. We survived. And since that day, our voices have grown louder and louder." Malala also called attention to her friends in the audience, noting that her story is not all that uncommon.

Malala said, "I tell my story not because it is unique but because it is not. It is the story of many girls. Today, I tell their stories too. This award is not just for me. It is for those forgotten children who want education. It is for those forgotten children who want peace."

Malala is a true inspiration for every single person who fights to get their basic right to education. She is the role model for millions of girls across the globe and her speech inspires them to fight for their rights and live their dreams.


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