Research Paper On Malala

“When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty” this famous quote attributed to the ideas that Thomas Jefferson expressed in the Declaration of Independence continues to speak volumes today. Some of the many heroes that acted with peaceful resistance to fight for a free society include Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, Saint Mother Teresa, Aristides de Sousa Mendes and Malala. I have come to admire the heroes who have and continue to fight for universal human values such as respect, dignity, truth, justice, forgiveness, equality and last but not least, love, which sums up all of the values that we all embrace. It is always disheartening to hear that there are many people who are suffering, and/or experiencing the

As a result of this peaceful resistance to the orders of the regime, many people survived. This story is similar to that of Oskar Schindler but yet Sousa Mendes saved ten times as many Jews and is not relatively well-known. I recall the story of Malala Yousafzai, the youngest girl chosen to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Malala is from a northwestern province in Pakistan and there she suffered much persecution because the Taliban would not allow girls to attend school. Malala’s story sparked international publicity and she received much support making her a well-known supporter of human rights, education and the dignity of women. Malala received the Nobel Peace Prize for she voiced her opinion against depriving young people of receiving an education. In the midst of Malala’s suffering she has been the voice for all children who are suffering and are deprived of an education. I am a year younger than Malala, but am very fortunate that I have had and still have the opportunity to receive an education without having to worry about persecution or