On this day in 2012, the country of Pakistan declared today "Malala Yousufzai Day" in honor of the 14 year girl who was shot in the head by a Taliban extremist for choosing to attend school.
Malala, an outspoken proponent for women's education in Pakistan, had known of the danger she faced as a target of the Taliban and responded “Even if they kill me, I will first say to them: what you are doing is wrong.”
Malala is recovering from her gunshot wound, and her attack has brought a global spotlight onto the plight of those worldwide who are unable to get an education.
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