Malala Yousafzai, a Nobel laureate and Pakistani activist, urgently called for a ceasefire in Gaza in an interview with AFP. She expressed concern over the bombing of schools in Gaza, emphasizing the impact on children’s futures. Despite not condemning Hamas, she advocated for humanitarian support through organizations like UNRWA.
Advocating for Education and Human Rights
Yousafzai, known for her advocacy for women’s education, also condemned Pakistan’s deportation of Afghan refugees and criticized the exclusion of women from talks with the Taliban in Doha. She emphasized the importance of principled engagement with the Taliban and called out world leaders to prioritize the rights of women and girls in such negotiations.
Despite facing threats and an assassination attempt by the Taliban, Malala continues to champion the education and rights of women. She stands firm in her support for the people of Gaza and condemns Israel’s actions in the region.