1ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Nobel Peace Prize laureate and global education advocate Malala Yousafzai will address educators at this year’s New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) Convention, marking her first major appearance at the annual gathering.

The irony of her situation has not been lost on many, as she survived an assassination plot by Islamic extremists who wanted her dead simply because she was educated, and standing up for women’s rights.

Yousafzai, who survived a near-fatal attack by Taliban extremists in 2012 for her activism supporting girls’ education, is expected to speak on the power of education and the resilience of young women facing oppression.

The NJEA confirmed her participation Thursday, saying her message aligns with the organization’s commitment to global education

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