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Malala on campaigning for equal access to education

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The activist Malala Yousafzai was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2021.

Malala was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize when she was 17, becoming the youngest winner in its history. She spoke to Lauren about why equal access to education for girls matters so much to her and her family.

You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.


Published on Wednesday, 24th September 2025.

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