A young girl who stood up for the rights of girls and women has been nominated for a Nobel Peace prize. She was shot in the head by the Taliban and has recovered to lead a global movement. (Read more here Malala Yousafzai.) This week she was interviewed on the Daily Show. This is great video:
The Daily Show: Extended Interview: Malala Yousafzai
Description: In this exclusive, unedited interview, “I Am Malala” author Malala Yousafzai remembers the Taliban’s rise to power in her Pakistani hometown and discusses her efforts to campaign for equal access to education for girls. Malala Yousafzai also offers suggestions for people looking to help out overseas and stresses the importance of education. (from Comedy Central YouTube Channel)