She was shot for speaking up

 I got this from Amnesty International:

https://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/site/apps/ka/sd/donorcustom.asp?c=6oJCLQPAJiJUG&b=6662481&msource=W1210EDWMN1

This Girls is the Definition of Courage:

Dear Tracy,

On Tuesday, the Taliban deliberately shot a 14-year-old Pakistani girl on her way home from school because she promoted education for girls.

Education is not just a human right - it's also a crucial safeguard against violence and discrimination.

The bullets that struck Malala Yousufzai's skull have left the young activist in critical condition. Taliban militants said that if she survives, they would target her again.

Living free from violence and discrimination is a human right, yet millions of women and girls like Malala suffer from gender-based violence in their homes, in their communities, even at the hands of the state.

Your contribution is needed to help Amnesty hold accountable both state and non-state actors and stop the cycle of violence against women.

Girls and women everywhere deserve a better future.

Today is the first ever International Day of the Girl - a day  to shine a light on gender discrimination and advocate for girls' rights everywhere.

One in three women has been affected by sexual violence. Women are beaten, raped, mutilated and killed with impunity.

Gender-based violence is a violation of the dignity and human rights of women and girls that also undermines the fabric of societies and stability of countries.

Can you donate to Amnesty International today, to make sure our human rights campaigners have the resources they need to fight for women and girls like Malala?

Together, we will press forward until no government, no community, no people permit or promote violence against girls and women.

Thank you for all you do to defend human rights.

Sincerely,

Cristina M. Finch
Program Director
Women's Human Rights
Amnesty International USA