Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani education activist known for her courageous fight for girls' right to education. Born in 1997, she gained international recognition after surviving an assassination attempt by the Taliban in 2012, which only strengthened her resolve to advocate for education worldwide. As the youngest-ever Nobel Prize laureate, Malala continues to inspire millions through her work with the Malala Fund, which aims to ensure that girls everywhere can access 12 years of free, quality education. Her story highlights the importance of resilience and the power of youth in creating change.