Weekly Blog #6

Everyday there is always a threat to someone, a group, or country. This week unfortunately to was to a 14 year old school girl that stands up for women in Pakistan for women rights and the right to education. This bravery has resulted in her being in critical conditions at a hospital. She was shot by a Taliban twice, once in the head and once in the neck for this reason and when a Taliban spokesman was asked about the attack it was said she was “targeted for trying to spread Western culture and that the group would try to kill her again if she survived.” (Ahmad, 2012) She has been standing up for women since the age of 11, and now with this attempted murder; this issue has been talked about by many worldwide. United Nations and the US have “offered any assistance necessary.”  (Ahmad, 2012) People do not take advantage of the luxuries they have here in US and other developed countries. This girl has been standing up for women from the age of 11, such a young age it’s amazing. This relates to international affairs because it’s a worldwide issue that many woman have to face- having less opportunities in life. No matter where (even in the US) women have less power than men no matter what the circumstances. I believe that seeing acts of violence like this show people that no matter what your age you can make a difference because now, this girl, Malala Yousafzai, is known by many for her bravery. This may help other leaders stand up and the United Nations can help these women and this family so there can be peace in the country.

Ahmad, Jibran. " Pakistani schoolgirl shot by Taliban moved to army HQ hospital." The Washington Post. 11 Oct 2012. Web. 12 Oct 2012. http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/pakistani-schoolgirl-shot-by-taliban-moved-to-army-hq-hospital/2012/10/11/497a3b6a-13d1-11e2-bf18-a8a596df4bee_story.html