Somy Ali praises Malala Yousafzai on International Literacy Day

Actress Somy Ali heaped praise on Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai on International Literacy Day, which is celebrated on September 8. “When I think of education and its significance, I think of Malala Yousafzai. To be actually shot in the head solely for wanting girls to pursue an education is a concept so bizarre to me that it appalls and infuriates me to no end,” said Somy. According to her, education is every human being’s basic right whether you live in a third world country, in a rural area or a liberal society. 

“Having said that, with the recent developments pertaining to Afghanistan, my heart is shattered as to what the girls and women’s plight will be because of those barbaric Taliban. They have already removed women from workplaces, and this is just the beginning,” said Somy about the recent Taliban takeover.

It is inconceivable to her that in 2021, there are still places where children are unable to get education. “Yes, one learns real life lessons from experiences and from deception, yet, without knowledge or education, there is no chance of progression towards a career or being successful. Be it a textbook, a memoir, or a novel, books are a key part of our existence. And, for me personally, teachers or professors should be worshipped for the career they chose,” said the activist.