A girl is not meant to be ‘the slave'

This 17-year-old girl won the Nobel Peace Prize!

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Malala Yousafzai a 17- year old from Pakistan made history when she became the youngest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize - a prize for people with outstanding works.

Malala was only 11 when she first started speaking out for girls’ right to education.

When she was 12 some men tried to assassinate her.

They wanted her to stop fighting for girls to get educated. But she didn’t and the experience however made her stronger, fearless and more determined.

When she received the prize she had the following to say

"This is really an encouragement for me to go forward and believe in myself. It is a good thing to know that there are people who support me. We are standing together."

"I am thankful to my father for not clipping my wings; for letting me fly and achieve my goals. For showing the world that a girl is not supposed to be 'the slave.”


Malala’s father Ziauddin Yousafzai said he hoped the award would help girls' rights everywhere.

Like Malala you can stand for something today. You can become an example for other young girls to follow.

People will try to scare you from following your dreams. They will try to make you feel like you are not meant to achieve big things.

Don’t let their actions hold you down.

Because girl you are much more than what they think. You are a super star

You can achieve whatever you want.

All you need is to believe in yourself, be determined and work towards it

Like Malala look for a trusted adult that can mentor you or guide you.

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i need help big sis

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

For me Malala is very brave and fearless,also she is confident of doing whatever she wish to do,so i think people have to copy from malala

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

What a woah Malala, you're brave, and that shows you're the CEO of your life..!

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

good malala will you marry me?

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

Malala a women education should take in the kitchen only

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

Malala a women education should take place in the kitchen only

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

d galz also er human being,they also av d ryt 2 education.nt dat cos they er goin 2 end up their lyf in kitchen,they suppose 2 b given their ryt nt 2 b suffrin dem 4rm their ryt

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

Yeah! Keep encouraging girls!

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

✌✌✌✌✌✌✌ ✌✌✌✌✌✌✌

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

Yes

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

Maybee is yes/no

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

Yes

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

Yes

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

yes

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

Much more confident

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

Ever heard amazing teenage girl like malala, keep it up! Let others follow your foot step!

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

Yes

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

WOW Dis is amazing Keep it up mala ur reward is in heaven nd thanks big sis 4dis article

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

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Hey Ahneeka! Thanks for the comment.

Being a girl is a beautiful thing and a beautiful feeling to embrace. As a girl u are,see your self as a super hero,super star and a bright light meant to shine for others to see,u need not to feel intimidated by anybody just stand upright and doing in your dealings with the world let them see the positive side of you!!! Together let's make the world know we are first class citizen not the other way round let's speak up for ourselves and not to let others do it for us... we are female ,let's make things happen lets make rules for others to follow

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

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Up u dear....continue u are there

Hey Gabby23! Thanks for the comment.

Hm,girls Are Clinging To Be In The Top.

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

Hello Big Sister.How are you Sis?It's being long I came around.I miss you though.I also observed some changes here.Big Sis,please how do I get the story on 5 Myths About Boys?I searched for it but couldn't find it.Please help.

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

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Hey Rashidiana! Welcome back. You can find the article under "My Life" section at the top of the page. You may just have to scroll down to look for it. You can also search through the #boys at the bottom of the page. We hope this helps

Tnx a million Big Sis.Much love.Muahhhhhhh

U know, is good for a person to beleive in him or herself coz there's no limit to what he or she can achieve

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

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Nice dear

Yes i do. Her name is stephenie and people call her a lot of things . The boys say she is playing hard to get, the girls say she acts holier than thou but no one really knows her like i do. At a young age she was not good at anything and was always laughed at (among other things) but she kept trying and now she is good at lots of things and she keeps saying to me, no matter how bad ur story is, no matter where u come from give ur best at everything, believe in urself and let ur failure be ur motivation to success. I believe her. She wants to be a doctor but things are not exactly going as planned, i see her struggle everyday to give her best and that is where i draw my inner strength, from her. To me, she is the kind of person who believes in the sun even though it doesn't shine. I know, cause we are friends.

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

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Wow Diana! Your friend Stephenie is the definition of a Springster. We haven't met her yet but we are so inspired by her courage, zeal and her hard work. We will appreciate if you invite her to Springster so that she can read and meet with other strong Springsters like her. Thanks a lot for sharing this and tell Stephenie that big sister sends her love.

hmm

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

hi big sis.I SAWmy pd on 26mach .last mont on 16 whic flows fo 7day but it used to be 4-5days & mont on 12 so my questn goes it normal

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

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Hey HONEY! Thanks for the comment. We do not understand your comment and we will appreciate if you explain better. Thanks

hi big sis there is dis guy dat ask me out .he said that he lvs me nd i d luv him back when he is still coming closs me but the issue is dat he have another frnd which he claimed dat he did not luv but tel his frnds dat he is his girl nd in other hand he also told some of his frnd dat am his girl now i noticed dat he used to call nd text de oda girl intead of me and now anytime he said somtin like dat in my presence i wil ask him about his frnd she is fyn will be his replies and i started keeping distance frm him and he inturn stop coming to our shop as he used to nd any time he is passingbye will frown his face but despit all dat i do greet whenever we met on road.so yesterday nit he chatted repeating dat he is in luv wit me i asked her about uju and he repeated dat he didnt luv her dat all he want is her money but he invite her always so i dnt no what to do about it ur advice is needed urgently.

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

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Hey HONEY! Thanks for the comment. A guy that uses a girl for her money and is proud to say it will also use you for another thing. This guy is not loyal and you definitely deserve better. For him to say that he was using Uju for her money means that he will also use you for something. You have to be extremely careful. The final decision is up to you to make. We hope this helps

thanks.u are one in town mummy

Big sis, i didn't know any one like malala, but i am proud to say that i am like malala, i love fighting for girl's right, i always join any group related to girls,women and children

March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.

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Hey JAHSMINE! Thanks for the comment.

I am new here pls help me

March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.

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Hey Alanine004! Thanks for the comment. We are glad to have you here, Please feel free to share with big sister and also invite your friends here.