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Activism, changemakers and hope for the future | Malala Yousafzai

Jul 18, 2020

Malala Yousafzai, a renowned education activist and recent Oxford graduate, discusses her mission to advocate for girls' education and the challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares her journey from Pakistan to the UK with humor and humility. Malala emphasizes the critical need for sustained advocacy and highlights the inspiring activism of local leaders and young girls worldwide. She also discusses the role of male allies in empowering women and the urgency for a gender-sensitive curriculum to ensure every girl has the chance to thrive.

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Intro

5min

Championing Girls' Education

10min

Empowering Local Activists for Global Education Goals

2min

Innovative Approaches to Girls' Education Globally

2min

The Role of Male Allies in Empowering Women

2min

Empowering Girls Through Education

7min

Fearlessness in Activism and the Hope of Future Generations

3min

Education activist (and recent Oxford graduate) Malala Yousafzai reflects on the defining moments of her life, how she balances passion with personhood and where the world finds itself during the COVID-19 crisis. With humor and humility, she shares her dreams of seeing social progress in her lifetime, explains why girls education advocacy must not relent during the pandemic and champions youth activists worldwide leading the fight for a fairer future for all. (This virtual conversation, hosted by TED's current affairs curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers, was recorded July 8, 2020.)

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