Renowned education activist Malala Yousafzai took to Twitter to share her thoughts as she approached her 26th birthday. In her heartfelt message, she expressed disbelief at how much had transpired since her groundbreaking speech at the United Nations a decade ago.
As she prepared to celebrate her upcoming birthday, Malala reflected on her commitment to spending the occasion with young women, highlighting her past visits to various countries and refugee camps. Despite the pandemic’s impact on her travel plans, she spoke about looking forward to celebrating in person with her sisters this year.
The courageous Malala, known worldwide for her relentless fight for girls’ education, expressed astonishment that ten years had passed since her memorable speech at the United Nations. Reflecting on her journey, she acknowledged the incredible people she has met and the extraordinary places she has visited along the way. “It’s hard to believe tomorrow is my 26th birthday – ten years since I spoke at the United Nations. 16-year-old me had no idea what would happen next, the amazing people she would meet, the places she would go. She was just determined to continue her fight for girls’ education,” wrote the youngest Nobel Prize laureate.
Capping off her thoughts, Malala expressed, “And while the pandemic put a brief pause on travel, I am thrilled to celebrate again in person with my sisters this year. I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate this anniversary and I hope you follow along to see where I land.”
