ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Malala Yousafzai

Malala Yousafzai is a very brave and strong girl who was born in Pakistan. When she was 11 years old, she started speaking out about girls' rights to get an education, because many girls in her area were not allowed to go to school. Malala loved learning and she believed that all girls should have the chance to learn too.

Unfortunately, some people did not like what Malala was saying, and they became angry with her. One day, when she was on her way to school, a group of bad people stopped her bus and shot her in the head. Malala was very hurt and had to go to the hospital.

Many people around the world were shocked and upset when they heard what had happened to Malala. They all wanted her to get better and they spoke out about how important it was for girls to be able to go to school.

After a lot of hard work and many surgeries, Malala got better. But she didn't stop speaking out about the importance of girls' education. In fact, she became even stronger and more determined to make a difference.

Malala became famous and won many awards for her bravery and her advocacy for girls' education. She started her own foundation to help girls who are facing challenges in getting an education. She also wrote a book about her story, which has inspired many people around the world.

Today, Malala is still speaking out for girls' rights and she is a role model for many young people. She shows that even though bad things can happen, we can still be strong and fight for what is right.