Pakistan, July 12 -- Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai celebrated her 28th birthday in Tanzania, using the occasion to highlight the ongoing challenges girls face in accessing education. This was her first visit to the country, where early marriage and teenage motherhood remain major obstacles. She met with local education leaders, activists, and partners of the Malala Fund during her stay.

Malala stressed the urgent need for educational reform, citing national statistics that show nearly 40% of girls in Tanzania marry before the age of 18. Additionally, over 25% become mothers before turning 19. Through her foundation, she aims to break these cycles by promoting access to quality secondary education for all girls, especially tho...