TV News LIES

Thursday, Apr 23rd

Last update08:56:53 AM GMT

You are here News Human Rights 16-year-old Malala Yousafzai wins Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought

16-year-old Malala Yousafzai wins Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought

E-mail Print PDF

MalalaPakistan's Malala Yousafzai has won the European Parliament's Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.

Parliament President Martin Schulz called the 16-year-old a "brave advocate for education" who "reminds us of our duty toward children and especially girls." The prize is worth about $67,000.

Malala's activism started after the Taliban banned girls from schools in Pakistan's Swat Valley in 2009. She anonymously blogged for the BBC in opposition to that order, and became an open advocate for girls' education.

In 2011, Malala told CNN, "I have the right of education. I have the right to play. I have the right to sing. I have the right to talk."

More...


Most Recent Related Stories...


Palestinian March of Return reshaped by Israeli restrictions

March of Return limitedThe annual March of Return, which typically draws tens of thousands of Palestinians inside Israel, was...

Trump officials consider sending 1,100 Afghans who aided US forces to Congo

Afganis whso helped US may be deported to CongoThe Trump administration is in discussions to potentially send up to 1,100 Afghans who helped US...

Israeli forces block Palestinian student protest after barring access to school

WB: IDF blocks Palestinian student protestIsraeli forces dispersed a student protest in the village of Umm al-Khair on Sunday, after barring...

'When the killer cooks': Viral image shows Israeli soldier cooking in southern Lebanese home

IDF soldier cooking inLLebNESE HOMEThe image of the female soldier smiling with ingredients spread across the table was shared on...
 
America's # 1 Enemy
Tee Shirt
& Help Support TvNewsLIES.org!
TVNL Tee Shirt
 
TVNL TOTE BAG
Conserve our Planet
& Help Support TvNewsLIES.org!
 
Get your 9/11 & Media
Deception Dollars
& Help Support TvNewsLIES.org!
 
The Loaded Deck
The First & the Best!
The Media & Bush Admin Exposed!