The Nobel prize was awarded yesterday to India's Kailash Satyarthi, and Parkistan's Malala Yousafzia for their struggles against the suppression of children and for young people's right, including the right to education. The recognition has Ms.Yousafzia, making history as the youngest woman to ever receive the prestigious award.
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17-year old Malala Yousafzia, who was shot in the head by the Taliban in 2012 for campaigning for girls education in Pakistan' swat valley, has become an international household name, particularly following her high profile speech to the United Nations last year. She as also authored a best selling memoir.
Satyarthi, is a 60-year old campaigner against child labor in India. He is known for fighting against factories employing children----mounting raids and sometimes facing down armed guards. He runs a rehabilitation center for liberated children. He organized the global March Against Child Labor and also set up certification system to ensure that carpets are made without child labor.
Congratulations to them for a well deserved recognition!!!
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