Heroes of our times: Malala Yousafzai

                             

Malala Yousafzai, who was born in1997, is a Pakistani student and education activist. 

In her country some people believe that girls shouldn't go to school and that "a woman's place is in the home".

One day, when she was going to school, a group of strangers (= sconosciuti) told her to get off the bus.

These strangers shot Malala and ran away...

Listen to the text about Malala and answer the following questions:

1) What was Malala's dream when she was a child?

When Malala was a little girl, she wanted to be / become a doctor

2) Is it easy for a girl to study in her country? Why? Why not?

No, it isn't. It is very difficult for a girl to study in Pakistan because some people believe that girls should not go to school and that "a woman's place is in the house".

3) What did Malala believe?

Malala believed in education for all girls.

4) Why did she become famous?

She became famous because she was the victim of a terrible attack. 

She survived and she decided to fight for the rights of children all over the world. 

She gave a speech at the United Nations assembly and in 2014 she got the greatest recognition of all: the Nobel Peace Prize. 

When she grows up, she wants to become a politician and make the world a better place for the children all over the world.