To honor Malala and her incredible life and efforts to change the world, Malala Day occurs every year on her birthday, July 12. The day is also significant because she delivered a powerful speech to the United Nations in 2013.

Few things are as powerful as education when it comes to changing the lives and histories of both individuals and communities. It has proven to be the key to prosperity, growth and progress.

“Happier Together” is the theme being celebrated in 2020; it is meant to highlight we have in common and put aside what divides us. We must take this day to reflect on what changes we can enact.

The United Nations joins with governments and cultural systems to proclaim all children should be cherished and given opportunities to grow mentally and physically.