The UN first announced in 2012, 10th November as Malala Day, a month after Malala was shot by the Taliban for campaigning for girls’ education in Pakistan.

In 2013, Malala celebrated her 16th birthday on the 12th July. She delivered a wonderful speech at the UN to call for worldwide access to education. It was also her first public speech since the attack, now the UN has officially announced 12th July as Malala Day.