“While American cable TV news engaged in saturation coverage of the closing arguments and verdict in the George Zimmermanmurder trial, the BBC and Sky News carried an inspiring speech by Malala Yousafzai, the 16-year-old Pakistani girl shot in the head last October by the Taliban for advocating the education of girls.
“On her birthday, Malala addressed in barely accented English a special youth gathering at the United Nations in New York. She wore a shawl that had belonged to the late Pakistani PresidentBenazir Bhutto, who was assassinated by Islamic extremists in 2007.”
In a recent commentary, writer Cal Thomas reflected on the courage of Malala Yousafzai and the insights she offered during her presentation.
To access his complete essay, please visit:
Jewish World Review: 16-year-old has a brave heart (18 JUL 13)
Media report:
BBC: Shot Pakistan schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai addresses UN (12 JUL 13)
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