Q. When is the ‘International Malala Day’ observed?
Answer:
July 12
Notes: The ‘International Malala Day’ is observed on July 12 every year, to honour the Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai, who works for women’s right to education across the globe.
In 2012, Malala was shot by the Taliban for her campaign for the education of girls. Malala and her father co-founded the Malala Fund, a platform to support girls’ education. In 2014, Malala was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and became the youngest ever recipient. She was designated as United Nations Messenger of Peace in 2017.