Quick Info
| Profession | Activist |
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| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Date of Birth | 12/07/1997 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Mingora, Swat, Pakistan |
Latest News about Malala Yousafzai
14/04/2026
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai was honored with the prestigious WHYY Lifelong Learning Award in Philadelphia on April 14, 2026. The event recognized her decades of activism for female education and her global impact as a human rights advocate.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 3" (161 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford (2020) |
Personal Life
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 9/11/2021 |
| Husband/Spouse | Asser Malik |
Family
| Father | Ziauddin Yousafzai (Pakistani Diplomat) |
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| Mother | Toor Pekai Yousafzai |
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| Spouse | Asser Malik |
Career
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Favourites
| Color | Pink, Purple |
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| Author | Salman Rushdie |
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| Accessory | Wrist-watch with pink dial |
| Sport | Cricket |
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| Destination | Dubai |
| Actor | Shah Rukh Khan |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Malala was born in the Swat district of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. | |
| 2. She was named after an Afghanistani poet and Warrior woman. | |
| 3. Malala's father, Ziauddin Yousafzai, who is an educational activist, was her main teacher. | |
| 4. Initially aspiring to become a doctor, Malala later decided to pursue a career in politics. | |
| 5. In September 2008, she first spoke out about education rights. | |
| 6. Malala participated as a peer educator in the Institute for War and Peace Reporting’s Open Minds Pakistan youth program. | |
| 7. Following a Taliban edict in Swat, all girls were banned from attending school after January 15, 2009. | |
| 8. On October 9, 2012, she was shot by a Taliban gunman. | |
| 9. Malala had surgery on February 2, 2013, to restore her hearing. | |
| 10. The shooting garnered global media attention and condemnation from leaders worldwide. | |
| 11. In 2014, Malala became a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. | |
| 12. For Syrian refugees, Malala Fund financed the opening of a school on her 18th birthday in 2015. | |
| 13. She co-founded the Malala Fund, a non-profit organization supporting girls' education worldwide. | |
| 14. She co-authored the international bestseller 'I Am Malala' in 2013. |