Malala Yousafzai's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Malala Yousafzai.

Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist advocating for female education, notably in the Swat Valley where the Taliban restricted girls' schooling. Surviving an assassination attempt for her activism, she became the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize laureate in 2014. Her advocacy has evolved into a global movement, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in human rights and education, especially for women and children, and has been described as Pakistan's most prominent citizen.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Legacy & Impact

1979: Abdus Salam Receives Nobel Prize

In 1979, Abdus Salam was the first Pakistani to receive a Nobel Prize for Physics. Yousafzai is the second Pakistani to receive a Nobel Prize.

July 2009: Return to Swat Valley

In July 2009, Malala Yousafzai's family returned to the Swat Valley after the Pakistani military pushed the Taliban out of the cities. She also met with Richard Holbrooke, pleading for help with education.

October 2011: Nomination for International Children's Peace Prize

In October 2011, Malala Yousafzai was nominated by Archbishop Desmond Tutu for the International Children's Peace Prize.

December 2011: Awarded National Youth Peace Prize

In December 2011, Malala Yousafzai was awarded Pakistan's first National Youth Peace Prize by Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani. During the ceremony, she expressed her hope to found a national party to promote education.

2011: National Youth Peace Prize

In 2011, Malala Yousafzai received Pakistan's first National Youth Peace Prize for her activism and advocacy for education.

October 2012: Yousafzai's Condition

By October 17, 2012, Yousafzai had emerged from her coma and was responding well to treatment, showing a good chance of full recovery without brain damage. Updates on October 20 and 21, 2012, indicated she was stable but battling an infection.

January 2013: Yousafzai Discharged from Hospital

On January 3, 2013, Yousafzai was discharged from the hospital to continue her rehabilitation at her family's temporary home in the West Midlands, where she received weekly physiotherapy.

2013: Co-founding Malala Fund and Co-Authoring "I Am Malala"

In 2013, Malala Yousafzai co-founded the Malala Fund and co-authored "I Am Malala", which became an international bestseller. She also received the Sakharov Prize in 2013.

July 2014: Yousafzai's Facial Nerve Recovery

In July 2014, Yousafzai reported that her facial nerve had recovered up to 96% following surgeries after she was shot.

October 2014: Yousafzai Awarded Nobel Peace Prize

On October 10, 2014, Yousafzai was announced as the co-recipient of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize for her fight against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education, making her the youngest Nobel laureate at age 17.

2014: Nobel Peace Prize

In 2014, Malala Yousafzai was the co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize with Kailash Satyarthi, making her the youngest-ever Nobel Prize laureate at the age of 17.

August 2015: Yousafzai's GCSE Results

In August 2015, Yousafzai achieved 6 A*s and 4 As in her GCSE examinations, demonstrating her academic excellence during her time at Edgbaston High School.

2015: Release of "He Named Me Malala" documentary

In 2015, the documentary "He Named Me Malala", about Malala Yousafzai, was released and shortlisted for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

August 2017: Yousafzai Accepted to Oxford

In August 2017, Yousafzai was accepted to study Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) at Oxford University, fulfilling her academic aspirations after receiving a conditional offer.

2017: Honorary Canadian Citizenship

In 2017, Malala Yousafzai was awarded honorary Canadian citizenship and became the youngest person to address the House of Commons of Canada.

March 2018: Return to Pakistan

On 29 March 2018, Malala Yousafzai returned to Pakistan for the first time since the shooting. She met with the Prime Minister and visited her hometown Mingora, expressing pride in her religion and country.

June 2020: Yousafzai Completes Degree at Oxford

On June 19, 2020, Yousafzai announced her graduation with honors, having completed her PPE degree at Oxford University after passing her final examinations.