Malala Yousafzai’s activism was fueled by her early experiences with gender discrimination and the Taliban's oppressive regime in Pakistan, where girls were denied the right to education. After the Taliban declared that girls should not attend school, Malala began to speak out, advocating for access to education for all children. This passion led her to write a blog under a pseudonym, highlighting the challenges faced by girls. The attempted assassination in 2012 only strengthened her resolve, as it illuminated the struggle for women's rights globally, inspiring many to join her cause.