Shazia Ramzan , 15 , was shot by the Taliban in Pakistan , alongside Malala Yousafzai . She survived but is now a target of extremists who want to kill her for speaking out against their ideology and calling them terrorists. Sadly , the more that Shazia spoke up , the more the threats escalated , making it difficult for her and her family to remain secure . On July 12 , the day of Malala 's sixteenth birthday , the United Nations will hold Malala Day . A youth resolution will be passed demanding world leaders to ensure every child goes to school .
Shazia Ramzan , 15 , was shot by the Taliban in Pakistan , alongside Malala Yousafzai . She survived but is now a target of extremists who want to kill her for speaking out against their ideology and calling them terrorists. On July 12 , the day of Malala 's sixteenth birthday , the United Nations will hold Malala Day . A youth resolution will be passed demanding world leaders to ensure every child goes to school .