00:03People need to know the real story. That's the message from Malala Yousafzai,
00:08Pakistani girls' education activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. She's in Taiwan for the
00:14first public appearance, where she's sharing a personal side of herself more than a decade
00:19after rising to fame. Malala became an international symbol of girls' education after she was shot by
00:29the Taliban in 2012 for speaking out against restrictions to girls attending school. She
00:35went on to become the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize winner, receiving the award at just 17.
00:41But fame at a young age also brought pressure. She says she's become more open about her struggles
00:46with mental health since starting therapy. I realized that asking for help is actually
00:52really important for our well-being. And through therapy, I realized that actually a true bravery
01:02and courage is when you keep fighting for what you believe in, even when you are scared, even when
01:08you go through these hardships. Nowadays, Malala is more open in sharing her personal life,
01:14something that can be seen in her speeches around the world. Her appearance here in Taipei also reflects
01:20the commitment of local organizations to education. Malala, obviously a very well-known figure,
01:26a huge proponent of girls' education, and girls' education is a big part of what many,
01:31many Rotary clubs, including Rotary clubs here in Taiwan, are engaged with. So she was a very
01:36inspirational speaker. For Malala, maybe she's changed, but her message has not. She's continuing the
01:44fight for girls' education around the world. Fu Wah Hong and Lily Lamatina for Taiwan Plus.
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