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Education activist (and recent Oxford graduate) Malala Yousafzai reflects on the defining moments of her life, how she balances passion with personhood and where the world finds itself during the COVID-19 crisis. With humor and humility, she shares her dreams of seeing social progress in her lifetime, explains why girls education advocacy must not relent during the pandemic and champions youth activists worldwide leading the fight for a fairer future for all. (This virtual conversation, hosted by TED’s current affairs curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers, was recorded July 8, 2020.)
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strong foot
July 24, 2020 at 10:19 pm
*An optimistic look at the future of girls’ education | Malala Yousafzai: Such words are very cheap when we all know that Miss Malala Yousafzai has and still being used as a propaganda against Islam and Muslims by the same TERRORISTS who invaded illegally and unconstitutionally Afghanistan, Libya, Iraq, Syria ….etc* .
Zero Sternritter
July 24, 2020 at 10:21 pm
She sits comfortably in Canada gets a Ivy league degree while young girls in Pakistan are suffering
Sarah Jane
July 24, 2020 at 10:22 pm
♥️
Zero Sternritter
July 24, 2020 at 10:22 pm
HELP ME TAKE THIS VIDEO DOWN BY REPORTING IT AS AN ACT OF TERRORISM
Adeel Ahmad
July 24, 2020 at 10:22 pm
Drama queen is here… 🥱
izumocore
July 24, 2020 at 10:29 pm
if only there was a spokesperson for boys future
Agarykane
July 24, 2020 at 10:34 pm
You couldn’t do anything in your country, so don’t try to make something in others
Rohit Kumar
July 24, 2020 at 10:41 pm
She is a citizen of a terrorist nation Pakistan, where all the UN designated terrorist lives 🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰
b polat
July 24, 2020 at 10:42 pm
you are a great inspiration 👍
J4m1e. Adam5
July 24, 2020 at 10:51 pm
Why so many dislikes?
manuel Smith
July 24, 2020 at 11:20 pm
bc western media tried to put her as hero and they tried to made bad
reputation of Afghanis . USA destroyed their country and tried to show this lady as we came for her ….
theDentlyf
July 24, 2020 at 11:01 pm
Such an inspiring woman 👏🏽
jade
July 24, 2020 at 11:03 pm
Some of these comments are horrifically ignorant. Malala, you’re amazing! You continue to inspire and motivate thousands of girls and I’m so happy that you’ve been able to achieve your dream of becoming an oxford graduate.
the9file
July 24, 2020 at 11:07 pm
One of the best public figures today.
Josh Spontak
July 24, 2020 at 11:22 pm
Jeeze never seen such a high like to dislike ratio on a TED talk
Jin Jun Liu
July 24, 2020 at 11:36 pm
is this high? it is 4:1 so 20% is dislikes which is quite bad
Josh Spontak
July 25, 2020 at 1:03 am
Jin Jun Liu 1:4 is 25%
Nitty Gritty
July 24, 2020 at 11:49 pm
Does orange mean something specific? She wears it a lot.
#BobbleHead
July 24, 2020 at 11:50 pm
This Makes Me Feel Happy
Joe Joey
July 24, 2020 at 11:52 pm
This is a feminist . taking a bullet to the face for standing up for girls right to go to school in an actual patriarchal society is far more nobel cause than anything modern western feminism is about
Extra Story
July 25, 2020 at 12:16 am
She is fack too…..She feels for Kashmir but not for Uighor Muslims.
Nitty Gritty
July 25, 2020 at 12:17 am
Something TED is very good at, keep talking about it. If you hear something repeat it, see something take photos. And to the degree that it is safe for you to do so, don’t let oppression be casual. Challenge every word and action. Don’t worry about changing minds, worry about girls getting to hear that they are worthy.
Ting Jing
July 25, 2020 at 12:26 am
In high school we have to read your book for English and write lots of essay about it, it is such a surprise to see you again here on TED YouTube. I’m really happy to see you again here, good on you!
Isabelle Allen
July 25, 2020 at 12:27 am
I would just like to say thank you to you Malala and to other activists who shape our world as each day goes by. We honestly need more people like you.
N Sirran
July 25, 2020 at 12:34 am
Sponsor and produce by BBC,she has said not a single word about suffering of Kashmir’s and Palestine women, her only job is to work against Muslims for rest of her life so far her Master’s are happy what she has done so far welcome to world of coconuts and traitors
R John
July 25, 2020 at 1:01 am
scam
Esther Kim
July 25, 2020 at 1:18 am
Why is there so many dislikes? She is absolutely an inspiration!
manikan dan
July 25, 2020 at 1:27 am
Last week
Her birthday
Gurpreet Singh
July 25, 2020 at 4:30 am
Ted you do great job but sometimes you do a bad interview
Sanchita Golder
July 25, 2020 at 8:00 am
Oh my god! I swearrrrr. This interviewer is doing such a boring job. Her involvement is nil and her spirit is just dim, even with responding to answers. What a robotic interview.
Damian Sirsmokealot
July 25, 2020 at 4:33 am
She got alot done while at home and she even got house work done and stuff at home while doing everything she said at home but she seems to be educated and put thought into what she’s talking about and it’s messed up that the world is the way it is cause people should be free to be who they want to be and not have to worry about what color they r cause we have good people of all colors and we have bad ones of all colors it’s not suppose to be the way it is with all the hate and bad stuff we r suppose to come together as one nation United as one in God we trust and we need to stand together why should we judge or hate others seriously who cares if someone is gay or a different color if they r a good person then it don’t matter what matters is making change in the world and fixing all the wrong and damage but that won’t happen if we all fall apart the only way is if we come together and work as one
Damian Sirsmokealot
July 25, 2020 at 4:35 am
I’m Glade I watched this video makes me proud to see people like this lady that try and struggle but doesn’t give up and understands the stuff she is talking about
Without Mixture
July 25, 2020 at 6:01 am
Does anyone think we might be in WW3 right now?
Jin Jun Liu
July 25, 2020 at 11:16 am
How are we *in* a world war? Funny if that would be true though, 99% would have no idea lol
Louis Cotteta
July 25, 2020 at 5:58 pm
@Jin Jun Liu Yeah the last 2 world wars were very “funny”…
RudiG
July 25, 2020 at 6:11 am
I just finished reading her book. It is something everybody should read ❤️
Let Wisdom go Viral
July 25, 2020 at 6:31 am
I too decided to buy it. Later on, I got to know that her receiving of Nobel Prize was clandestine. So, I quit my thought of reading it immediately.
amit kumar
July 25, 2020 at 6:19 am
If hypocrisy has a face.
Siddharth Prajosh
July 25, 2020 at 7:46 am
Lol, she’s a scam
Arhan Khan
July 25, 2020 at 3:48 pm
She has won nobel prize
Dr. David Webb
July 25, 2020 at 10:45 pm
@Arhan Khan — Then like Obama, she’s DEFINATELY a scam! 🤣
Bk CHANDAN SHRESTHA MUSKAN University Founder
July 25, 2020 at 7:57 am
With gratitude Ted talk team to have malala and girls education advocacy n really optimistic talk, wisdom, fact, yes we can, I can, together can stay committed with smile, please continue series on this Oprah Winfrey and her father ideas on wisdom on education
Samuel Tan
July 25, 2020 at 8:56 am
We may need another additional Malala to ensure that the message brought forth is be equal to that of 1 male’s! /s
Hasan 'S
July 25, 2020 at 9:02 am
আপনার জ্ঞান এবং মেধাকে সমৃদ্ধকরণ শোনার মাধ্যমে। ❤️❤️❤️
ভিডিওটি ভালো লাগলে সাবস্ক্রাইব করে সাথেই থাকুন ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Mayank Singh
July 25, 2020 at 9:39 am
Many were like her but she was the lucky one to be highlited
Jess G
July 25, 2020 at 9:00 pm
Lucky? She was shot in the head
Mayank Singh
July 25, 2020 at 9:08 pm
@Jess G and that is a norm in afg we should look out for all the people of afg not just her and pretend to have completed our moral obligation
Thomas Chevrier Laliberté
July 25, 2020 at 9:57 pm
Well that’s exactly the point she’s trying to make 👍
Zero Sternritter
July 25, 2020 at 11:26 pm
@Mayank Singh fake malala will not tell that there are and might still be young girls getting killd by talibanis She will enjoy her fame
Maryam Ashfaq
July 25, 2020 at 10:41 am
yes we need to support local activists 🙏👍
Aaliyah A
July 25, 2020 at 12:15 pm
She is so inspirational. Can’t believe how far she has come. Great example for the younger generation.
Japan car line
July 25, 2020 at 1:23 pm
We proud of u. Sweet Malala.
Crazeee Nigrifagritard
July 25, 2020 at 1:32 pm
It’s so great to care for those hurt by Boko Haram. The world needs a Boko Halal movement.
A Lopez
July 25, 2020 at 2:02 pm
THANK YOU DEAR FOR SHARING THE MOST POWERFUL WORDS OF INSPIRATION!!!
Vinay T
July 25, 2020 at 2:51 pm
On Ted Talk even Adds are learning Thing
Palatine of facts
July 25, 2020 at 4:11 pm
does she have a boyfriend or does she not have that right?
Hamza khan
July 25, 2020 at 4:13 pm
The real danger is that if we hear enough lies, then we no longer recognize the truth at all.
VaisakH RaJ
July 25, 2020 at 5:47 pm
please consider this person on Ted
surality
July 25, 2020 at 7:39 pm
Global over-population is at a critical point, mass involuntary sterilisation vaccinations across the whole world, we start by vaccinating the kids, all kids.
Marta Karina
July 25, 2020 at 8:12 pm
Algum brasileiro aqui tentando aprender inglês…🇧🇷👊
oussama bourbab
July 25, 2020 at 8:17 pm
Is it just me or she having peripherique facial paralysis ?
Or is it just tumefaction
Rebecca Leeman
July 26, 2020 at 5:50 am
She was shot in the head.
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July 25, 2020 at 8:47 pm
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Video Outtakes
July 25, 2020 at 9:55 pm
Role Models, the only one that changed perceptions over the last 40 years in the UK was Princess Diana, she stood head and shoulders over anyone else….unfortunately over the last few years Malala has become an nonentity
Free Thinker
July 26, 2020 at 3:26 am
Population of Pakistan doubles every 19 years. Educate women so they stop multiplying poorty inflation prices will rise and standard of children’s life is getting worse. No government can help in such situation.
Ayush Thapa
July 26, 2020 at 5:17 am
Malala is a scapegoat for the westerners to justify the war they started as a result of their greed.
Chris The Impaler The Impaler
July 26, 2020 at 5:26 am
Empathy based, holistic, universal aptitude developing, experiential learning, with diligent counseling facilities, have to be the primary goal of all nations. Finland and Japan are at the forefront of this frontier but there is still room for quantum leaps for it to go mainstream. Value education, proper nutrition, grounding daily to sacred mother Earth with natural environs incorporated in schools, sports and athletics…the first principle for universal education is the *extinction of war* and I’m quixotic enough to believe i will see it in my lifetime. Technology, the 4th industrial revolution, the not-so-gentle intervention of COVID 19, drastic weather patterns and above all, the immense potential of social capital are all accelerating collective consciousness, perhaps to the point where *ONLY* mothers will be allowed to head governments. Men are clearly unable to multitask and governance is multitasking on steroids. Love and good energy to Malala and TED from Goa, India
Tadeusz
July 26, 2020 at 5:49 am
older girls are for children, education is mainly supportive
Deboraj Dutta
July 26, 2020 at 6:52 am
Malala is a hypocrite
audiobook
July 26, 2020 at 12:25 pm
👍👍
Sreedeep Dinesh
July 26, 2020 at 2:22 pm
💩💩💩💩💩💩💩
Ureem Thumeim
July 26, 2020 at 2:32 pm
Never trust a mole. No matter how good they look on the face.
Chuck Kady
July 26, 2020 at 3:10 pm
Get rid of the Union teachers that are brain washing the youth that vote in the USA. Ask the new Congress to make the voting age to 35
Mariane Boyer
July 26, 2020 at 3:38 pm
Best hashtag for motivational sayings #quotes69 #viral69
Sudhir Yadav
July 26, 2020 at 4:37 pm
It is good to see world is recognizing whom rejected by her own country.
Geist452
July 26, 2020 at 4:43 pm
1:05 – When Malala only needs 3 letters for her resume… and they all come from the alphabet.
David Bornancin Unscripted
July 26, 2020 at 5:05 pm
Great insight and info.
Virgin_Mary _In_Islam
July 26, 2020 at 9:29 pm
Prophet Muhammad said :
O People, it is true that you have certain rights over your women, but they also have rights over you. Remember that you have taken them as your wives only under God’s trust and with His permission. If they abide by your right then to them belongs the right to be fed and clothed in kindness. Treat your women well and be kind to them, for they are your partners and committed helpers. It is your right and they do not make friends with anyone of whom you do not approve, as well as never to be unchaste…
عبد الرحمن
July 27, 2020 at 12:34 am
We want Arabic translation, please🌹
Praveen Pillay
July 27, 2020 at 7:45 am
She is so fake.
David Bolha
July 28, 2020 at 6:45 pm
Indeed.
Mary Loves God
July 27, 2020 at 2:00 pm
A WORD FOR AMERICA, YOUR DAYS ARE NUMBERED!!! REPENT OF YOUR SINS, WHILE IT IS STILL DAY!!!
Fateema Zahra
July 27, 2020 at 2:02 pm
Damn is this her first Ted talk? Why don’t I see more of her here?
Fateema Zahra
July 27, 2020 at 2:04 pm
Imagine THE Malala Yousafzai being unemployed and looking for job
Rohit Chauhan
July 27, 2020 at 2:05 pm
Love you sister 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
Justine Ishmael
July 27, 2020 at 3:17 pm
15
Justine Ishmael
July 27, 2020 at 3:22 pm
I feel the same as American refugee
Swapnil Bhagwat
July 27, 2020 at 3:52 pm
How can you get a Noble Peace Prize for promoting girls education in a country you don’t even live in?
Why do the celebrities only support the cause of Malala and not locals?
Why she never spoke about the drone war in Pakistan which killed over 160 children?
Thousands of women in Pakistan are dying for even a greater cause.
WALEED KHAN a 14 year old boy was shot 8 bullets right into his face when he tried to stop Talibans who attacked an Army school in Pakistan.
What about millions of children who died in US led war in Iraq, Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria? Don’t they deserve the same prestige?
Happily living in UK enjoying the luxury, running away from the cause and commenting Pakistan is a safe country now and least bothered about the main cause which got you famous isn’t what you call a leader.
I truly believe Malala Yousafzai is highly overrated.
David Bolha
July 28, 2020 at 6:44 pm
benjamin forge
July 27, 2020 at 4:17 pm
anyone notice the shift of topics of ted in the past 5+ years?
A couple years back it was about bigger things. Im looking at the last past videos and it seems to be mostly directed at personal improvement now.
mr mazyar
July 27, 2020 at 5:16 pm
Nur Aden Barre
July 27, 2020 at 5:41 pm
I see everyday malala fighting for the rights of girls to have better education.I doubt if malala have been employed to work on that lawyering Job.
The other thing made me shocked is that ,when i see malala talking about girls like girls are in 19000.
Today we have many educated girls more than men.So what world of ignorance malala is talking about?
David Bolha
July 28, 2020 at 6:44 pm
Read this.
Aishwarya Soni
July 28, 2020 at 2:29 pm
I’m highly inspired by malala and her actions. Whatever she is doing is just amazing. Despite her young age she has faced a lot and not like others she stood up and raised her voice. She is a real women and our generation needs more women like her to actually create a world which is equal for all. ✊
Shubham kunder
July 28, 2020 at 2:32 pm
Why malala u r not raising voice for pakistan and afghanistan girls
David Bolha
July 28, 2020 at 6:43 pm
A very good impartial article on “this hero”. 🤔😉😎
Hafsa Khan
July 28, 2020 at 9:31 pm
Im so sorry that she had to go through something so tragic but i donot understand why did she get such extra treatment? Many other girls were also shot along with her but ive never seen them studying in oxford and availing such luxuries. Malala claims to be an advocate for women, humanity but sadly she has never raised her voice for what has been happening in syria, kashmir!