On October, 29th 2014 Malala Yousafzai the young Pakistani girl was awarded the World Children’s Prize in Marienfred, Sweden. She was recognized for her fight for children’s right to education as well as the rights of women in Pakistan. Malala received about $50,000 for her fight and she has has announced all the money will be channelled through the United Nations to help rebuild about 65 schools in Gaza that were affected by the 50-day war the area saw.
Malala is quoted as saying “without education, there will never be peace.” Malala speaks out about the right to education for children all over the world. Along with donating the money from the World Children’s Prize she has created The Malala Fund to also help make her dream possible.
Malala is a client of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, Rob Ughetta’s firm
