Three years after she was shot by Taliban militants, Malala Yousafzai’s campaign to ensure all girls receive at least 12 years of education has achieved its first major success. The education minister of Maharashtra in India has publicly agreed to prioritise the schooling of girls in a revolutionary move after he was inspired by the 17-year-old Pakistani girl’s plight. His promise could change the lives of 8 million girls in the state who are out of education – and possibly millions more across India. Read more...
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