Malala Yousafzai to give speech in New York "Malala is a true inspiration and a shining beacon for girls education around the world," said Mr Brown. I am full of admiration for her courage and determination in the journey she is on, and am sure that she can become a real leader in the campaign for a school place for every girl - and every boy. Malala has become a global symbol of the campaign for girls' right to an education and has been nominated for this year's Nobel Peace Prize. Some 4,000 young people are expected to be in attendance for her debut speech. Her self-penned life story is due out later this year in a deal reportedly worth around $3 million.