Malala's birthday speech at UN
Malala Yousafzai marked her 16th birthday by delivering a speech at the UN headquarters in New York, urging leaders to do more to ensure every child gets the right to free education.
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In a message to Malala Yousafzai on Instagram Beyoncé wrote:
"Your bravery and perseverance has touched the world. You are the true definition of a Survivor [sic]. All my love and respect."
Malala now lives in Birmingham after being treated in the city. On her 16th birthday on Friday she gave a speech to the UN calling on education for all people.
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