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Malala was born on July 12th 1997 in Mingora in Pakistan. At Malala’s birth, her father puts her name on the family register, an act in a society that only recognises sons.

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At the age of 11, Malala gives her first speech – called “How dare the Taliban take away my basic right to education?”. The speech is well received.

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The Taliban blow up more than 100 girls’ schools, and ban girls from going to school after 15 January 2009. Malala goes on the radio show on 18 February to speak out against the Taliban’s decision to prevent women from accessing education.

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A New York Times documentary film is made about her experiences. In February, the Taliban said girls may attend school if they wear burkas.

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14-year-old Malala is nominated by South Africa's Archbishop Desmond Tutu for the International Children's Peace Prize of KidsRights Foundation. Prime Minister Yousuf Raza awards Malala Pakistan’s first National Peace Award for Youth.

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Malala’s identity is increasingly exposed, and she’s now a target: on the afternoon of 9 October, The Taliban attempt to kill her as she rides home in a school bus. Four shots are fired by a Taliban gunman and Malala and two of her friends are wounded.

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On July 12th, Malala’s 16th birthday, she addresses the United Nations General Assembly. It is her first public speech since the shooting, in which she stresses the importance of free universal education.

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Meets the Queen, speaks at Harvard University, meets President Obama. She is also nominated again for the Nobel Peace Prize.

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Her autobiography is published, titled: I am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban.

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In 10 October, Malala wins the Nobel Peace Prize. She becomes the youngest Nobel laureate and the only Pakistani winner of the Peace Prize.