The respected human rights defender born in 1988 recognized for their efforts in global activism is Malala Yousafzai. As an advocate for girls' education, Malala survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban in 2012. Since then, she has emerged as a leading voice for educational rights and social justice worldwide. Her activism earned her the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014, making her the youngest-ever laureate. Malala continues to inspire young people to strive for education and equality.