- United Nations, NY 07/12/2013 by Linda Perry Barr (WBAI News)

The United Nations is calling today Malala Day for Malala Yousafza's courage, strength, inspiration and her message. The Pakistani teen and education for girls advocate who was shot in the head and neck by Taliban for her education activism turned sixteen today. She addressed the UN as part of her campaign to ensure free compulsory education for every child.