CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -International Malala Day is celebrated every year on July 12 on the occasion of young activist Malala Yousafzai’s birthday. The United Nations (UN) designated this date to be marked as Malala Day to honour the young woman who has been advocating for female education .

Detailed explanation-2: -Malala Day 2022 provides an opportunity to world leaders to ensure compulsory and free education for every child. Malala Day 2022 is also a reminder of the courageous Malala Yousafzai who at a young age stood up against Taliban forces.

Detailed explanation-3: -July 12 is both Malala Yousafzai’s birthday and the anniversary of her historic speech at the UN General Assembly in 2013. Although the day is named for her, Malala has said, “Malala day is not my day. Today is the day of every woman, every boy and every girl who have raised their voice for their rights.”

Detailed explanation-4: -Malala Yousafzai addresses the United Nations Youth Assembly on Malala Day, 12 July. Behind her is United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. NEW YORK (July 19, 2013) – United Nations Headquarters hosted a very special birthday celebration today.