TEMPO.CO, London - Teenage activist Malala Yousafzai has been awarded with the most influential Asian in Britain, defeating One Direction's Zayn Malik, at this year's GG2 Leadership and Diversity Awards in London. According to Daily Mail, the 16-year-old was recognized due to her work in raising awareness for female empowerment.
Malala Yousafzai, also nomiated for Peace Nobel, was shot and wounded on October last year after opposing the Taliban's restrictions on education for girls. The GG2 Hammer Award was also handed to Miss Yousafzai's two friends Kainat Riaz and Shazia Ramzan for their bravery in standing up against Taliban rule in their village in Pakistan.
The three young ladies are now campaigning women's right, specifically the right for education. Malala Yousafzai now resides and goes to school in Britain.
ANINGTIAS JATMIKA | DAILY MAIL