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PESHAWAR, Jul 14 (APP):Blue Veins, in collaboration with the Pakistan Education Champion Network (PECN), celebrated Malala Day by organizing a “Be Your Own Hero — Confidence & Leadership Workshop” for young girls in Peshawar.
According to a press release issued here on Monday, Malala Day, observed globally on July 12, marks the birthday of Malala Yousafzai, the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate and a global symbol of the fight for girls’ right to education.
This day serves as a powerful reminder of the 12 million girls in Pakistan who remain out of school due to poverty, harmful social norms, early marriages, and the lack of safe and inclusive educational spaces.
The workshop provided a safe, encouraging, and inspiring environment where young girls were guided to discover their inner strength, develop essential leadership skills, and build self-confidence through interactive discussions and role-plays.
By learning to express themselves and share their dreams, the girls were empowered to think beyond traditional expectations and imagine a brighter, more independent future for themselves.
Qamar Naseem, Malala Education Champion and member of the Pakistan Education Champion Network, emphasized the importance of this day and the critical role of such initiatives in creating change.
He said, “Malala Day symbolizes the courage and resilience of every girl striving for her right to education.
Today’s workshop is a step towards equipping our girls with the confidence and leadership skills they need to shape their own futures and uplift their communities. Empowering young girls to believe in themselves is one of the most powerful ways to ensure lasting social change, he added.
At the end of the activity, participants spoke with media representatives and passionately shared their experiences.
They expressed how the workshop helped them realize their potential and motivated them to become stronger, more confident voices for change within their schools and communities. Many girls shared personal stories of overcoming challenges and expressed their hopes to continue advocating for other girls who face similar barriers.
Fatima, a class 8 student and participant, shared her thoughts: “I learned that I can be my own hero and that my voice matters. I want to become a leader in my school and help other girls speak up for their rights. We should all support each other so no girl is left behind.”
The participants demanded urgent action to address the high number of out-of-school girls in Pakistan.
They called for safe, inclusive, and accessible schools in every community, more leadership opportunities for girls at both community and school levels, and supportive environments where girls can speak up without fear.
They urged policymakers, teachers, and parents to prioritize girls’ education, invest in confidence-building and leadership programs, and commit to ensuring that every girl has the chance to learn, lead, and live a life free from discrimination and fear.