(NEWARK, NJ) -- Malala Yousafzai began her activism at the age of 11 when she anonymously blogged about life under the Taliban in Pakistan's Swat Valley, particularly focusing on the ban on girls' education. Over the following years, she spoke publicly, delivered speeches, and participated in interviews, which garnered media attention and resulted in numerous awards.

At the age of 15, she was shot in the head by the Taliban for speaking out. After months of surgery and rehabilitation in the United Kingdom, she founded the Malala Fund to continue her campaign for universal education for girls. A year later, Malala was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her advocacy for education and equality.

On Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 8:00pm, Malala will share her extraordinary life experiences and unique global perspective in a moderated discussion at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC).

Tickets range from $49.50 to $119.50 and are available for purchase online starting Friday, November 15th at 10:00am. Tickets are also available by calling 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) or by stopping by the NJPAC Box Office (1 Center Street in Newark, New Jersey).

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark, N.J., is America’s most diverse performing arts center, and the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey – where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state’s and the world’s best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, which have reached almost 2 million children, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted more than 10 million visitors since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents.