The Daily Beast – Paula Kweskin
“The Taliban asked for Malala by name, and then they shot her. Time was suspended as the world watched and waited for news about the young, brave girl…Miraculously, Malala survived, and her courage, wisdom, and optimism have continued to transfix and inspire the world…Her stated platform is universal education and girls’ rights, which she has promoted tirelessly even before she was catapulted to the international stage…It is essential to promote girls’ education, but is it enough?…In order for universal girls’ education to take hold, we must have an honest debate about the reasons why girls are denied schooling…to make any meaningful change, we must work actively to speak out and challenge extremist cultures and traditions that subjugate women and girls.”(more)