The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded,and this year it is shared by two very deserving people -- Malala Yousafzai of Pakistan and Kailash Satyarthi of India.
Malala Yousafzai, 17, is the young lady who was shot by the Taliban for trying to get an education. But she didn't back down after recovering from her wounds. She has become one of the world's most prominent spokespersons for the education of girls/women.
Kailash Satyarthi, 60, has dedicated his life to fighting for children's rights.
In giving the award to these two brave individuals, the Nobel Committee said:
". . .their struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education."
"Children must go to school and not be financially exploited. In the poor countries of the world, 60% of the present population is under 25 years of age. It is a prerequisite for peaceful global development that the rights of children and young people be respected."
(The photo of Malala Yousafzai is from marie claire.)
(The photo of Kailash Satyarthi is from kailashsatyarthi.net.)
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