The prominent figure often celebrated for their humanitarian outreach in education is Malala Yousafzai. An advocate for girls' right to education, Malala gained international attention after surviving an assassination attempt by the Taliban in 2012. Her courage and commitment to education activism led her to become a global symbol for the importance of education, particularly for girls in developing countries. Malala co-founded the Malala Fund, which strives to ensure access to quality education worldwide. In recognition of her efforts, she received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014, making her the youngest laureate at that time.