Sunday, October 14, 2012

Wounded Pakistan teen is now face of girls education movement

Malala Yousafzai, who publicly demanded an education and was shot by Taliban militants, becomes a potent symbol for the global push to improve developing countries by educating their girls. Read more in the LA Times.

Also, check out Nicolas Kristof's article on her "crime" (of loving school)

Doctors say the next few days are critical for her survival. Lots of people rooting for you Malala! (Thanks Alessia and Gloria)

Why Women Aren’t C.E.O.s, According to Women Who Almost Were

"It’s not a pipeline problem. It’s about loneliness, competition and deeply rooted barriers." Read more in the NYT .