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World Celebrates Malala Day Today

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The United Nations had declared July 12th as Malala Day.

July 12, 2017: Malala Day is being celebrated today across the world in connection with 20th birthday of famous female education activist and noble peace prize winner Malala Yousafzai.

The United Nations had declared July 12th as Malala Day to commemorate not only young activist’s birthday, but also the day she delivered a powerful speech at the UN to call for worldwide access to education.

It was her first public speech since being targeted by the Taliban in Mingora for her commitment towards the education.

Watch the video asĀ Malala Yousafzai addresses United Nations Youth Assembly: