Three weeks ago, 14-year-old Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai was systematically hunted down like an animal and left for dead with two bullets lodged in her head and neck as she was returning home on her school bus. Two of her classmates were also wounded in the attack. The huntsman, a member of the Taliban, is still at large, thought to be hiding out in Afghanistan. The reason Malala became an assassination target of the Taliban is because she spoke out against them in her desire to receive an education. The Taliban has notoriously forbidden the education of females.
Malala has become an inspirational symbol around the world for women's rights and education, since at the age of 11 she began writing an online blog for the BBC about the challenges, turmoil, and threats of trying to get an education despite the fear of grave danger to herself. The attempt on her life has further galvanized her iconic status for oppressed girls and women everywhere. As she recuperates in a British hospital, Malala's doctors report that she is now stable and making progress, although she still has a long recovery process ahead.
The documentary below was originally filmed in 2009 and aired in 2010 on Al-Jazeera and follows Malala and her family in their journey as they live in a land of upheaval, violence, and oppression. It is quite moving and eye opening. It saddens me that in this modern day and age, females continue to be the objects of suppression by men who want to control them.
To read more about Malala and the grave situation in Pakistan:
As teen recovers from Taliban hit, Pakistanis demand answers
Malala has become an inspirational symbol around the world for women's rights and education, since at the age of 11 she began writing an online blog for the BBC about the challenges, turmoil, and threats of trying to get an education despite the fear of grave danger to herself. The attempt on her life has further galvanized her iconic status for oppressed girls and women everywhere. As she recuperates in a British hospital, Malala's doctors report that she is now stable and making progress, although she still has a long recovery process ahead.
The documentary below was originally filmed in 2009 and aired in 2010 on Al-Jazeera and follows Malala and her family in their journey as they live in a land of upheaval, violence, and oppression. It is quite moving and eye opening. It saddens me that in this modern day and age, females continue to be the objects of suppression by men who want to control them.
To read more about Malala and the grave situation in Pakistan:
As teen recovers from Taliban hit, Pakistanis demand answers
I am glad to hear Malala is improving and pray her words continue to stir others.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Gaelyn - Malala is a truly remarkable young lady.
DeletePoor girl. Her only fault is her wish to get education. Wishing her a speedy recovery. Hope the culprits are brought to the books.
ReplyDeleteMe too. I can't imagine someone trying to kill me because I wanted to learn...
DeleteAlways such an eye opener to read stories of such courage and self sacrifice for the right! hope she recovers soon. Thanks for visitng my site today!
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DeleteAgreed. The only crumb of comfort is that she has become a symbol of courage and hope and has turned the attention of the world onto the problem of girls and education.
ReplyDeleteI think this girl is going to grow up to be an amazing adult.
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I can't begin to say how impressed I am by Malala's brave struggle for getting an education. I wish her a full recovery and a bright future, I know she has all it takes to succeed in life. Lots of love to you Malala, you are an inspiration to the world.
ReplyDeleteI also feel for the many girls in her country who aren't as brave (how could they be? it takes such extraordinary courage!) and who fall victim to the Taliban's ruthless ways. For boys and girls alike, education is the way to a common freedom.