Young Pakistani education activist, Malala Yousafzai, has turned 24 years of age today, July 12.
Born in Mingora, Pakistan, in 1997, Yousafzai has been speaking up for girls’ education since 2008 when the Taliban had banned girls from going to school in Swat district.
The activist took to Instagram to celebrate her birthday with her supporters.
“242, 42, or 24… age is just a number,” the caption read.
