Ziauddin Yousafzai is a Pakistani education activist and the father of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai. He is the founder and director of the Khushal Public School and College in the Swat Valley of Pakistan. He is also the founder of the Malala Fund, a non-profit organization that works to empower girls through education. Ziauddin was born in the Swat Valley in 1969 and grew up in a conservative Pashtun family. He was educated at the University of Peshawar, where he earned a degree in English literature. After graduating, he returned to his hometown and began teaching at a local school. Ziauddin is a passionate advocate for girls’ education and has spoken out against the Taliban’s attempts to deny girls access to education. He has also been a vocal critic of the Pakistani government’s failure to provide adequate educational opportunities for girls. In 2012, Ziauddin’s daughter Malala was shot by the Taliban for her activism. This event sparked a global movement for girls’ education and Ziauddin has since become a prominent figure in the fight for girls’ rights. He has spoken at the United Nations and other international forums, and has been awarded numerous honors for his work. Ziauddin is a tireless advocate for girls’ education and a powerful voice for change. He is an inspiration to millions of people around the world and a reminder of the importance of standing up for what is right.