Malala Yousafzai was born on July 12, 1997 in Mingora, Pakistan, she is a remarkable advocate for girls' education. At a young age, she spoke out against the Taliban's ban on girls attending school in her region. In 2012, she survived a targeted attack by the Taliban, which only strengthened her resolve to fight for education. Malala's courage and determination have earned her numerous awards, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014.