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world-news1 year ago

Afghan Women Face Increasing Oppression Under Taliban Rule

Malala Yousafzai, a Nobel laureate and women's rights activist, expresses her shock at the rapid erosion of women's rights in Afghanistan since the Taliban's return to power. She highlights the severe restrictions imposed on women, including bans on education and public activities, which the UN describes as "gender apartheid." Malala is an executive producer of "Bread & Roses," a documentary that follows the lives of three Afghan women under Taliban rule, aiming to raise awareness and international pressure to restore women's rights in Afghanistan.

entertainment1 year ago

"Suffs: Hillary Clinton's Influence and the 2024 Election"

The new musical "Suffs" about women's suffrage, featuring an all-female creative team, including producer Hillary Clinton and Malala Yousafzai, is set to open on Broadway with extensive revisions. The show aims to educate and entertain audiences about the American suffrage movement, with Clinton and Yousafzai expressing their excitement and involvement in the production. The musical has been praised for its timely and humorous approach, addressing the global pushback against women's rights and drawing parallels to current events, making it a relevant and impactful production.

human-rights2 years ago

Malala Yousafzai Draws Parallels Between Taliban's Treatment of Women and Apartheid in Mandela Lecture

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai compared the Taliban's treatment of women in Afghanistan to apartheid during the 21st Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture in South Africa. Yousafzai, who survived an assassination attempt by the Pakistani Taliban for advocating girls' education, called the Taliban's actions "gender apartheid" and criticized international actors for normalizing relations with the group. She expressed concerns about the Taliban's impact on education and critical thinking, urging the international community to protect access to quality education for girls. Yousafzai also called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, emphasizing the importance of allowing children to return to school and normalcy.

human-rights2 years ago

Malala Yousafzai calls for global action against Taliban's 'gender apartheid'

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai calls on the international community to confront the "gender apartheid" imposed by the Taliban in Afghanistan, urging collective action to end the oppression of women and girls. Yousafzai, who survived an assassination attempt by the Pakistani Taliban, dedicated her speech to Afghan women and girls, highlighting their ongoing struggle for education and freedom. She also called for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and praised the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi. Yousafzai emphasized the importance of empowering young girls to find their voice and stand up for themselves.

entertainment2 years ago

"Emma Watson and Malala Yousafzai's Powerful Red Carpet Union"

Emma Watson looked stunning in a plunging black suit as she attended the premiere of "We Dare To Dream" in London. She was joined by Malala Yousafzai and her Harry Potter co-star Jason Isaacs. The film follows refugee athletes as they compete for a spot in the 2020 Olympic Games. Emma, who is currently studying for a master's degree in creative writing at Oxford University, took a break from her studies to attend the event.

entertainment2 years ago

Malala Yousafzai Embraces Barbie Craze with Playful Photos

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai and her husband Asser Malik shared a photo on social media of themselves posing in a movie theater's Barbie "box" after watching the Barbie movie. The post received over 890k likes on Twitter and Malala's caption, "This Barbie has a Nobel prize," garnered attention and praise. Asser responded humorously, and Malala also shared the picture on Instagram with a longer caption.