Malala Returns to Hometown, Advocates for Girls' Education; Tanzania Grapples with Corporal Punishment in Schools

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai visited her hometown in Shangla, Pakistan, for the first time since 2012, touring a girls' school she founded that provides free education to nearly 1,000 students. The Malala Fund will continue supporting the institution. Meanwhile, in Tanzania, NGOs are urging the government to abolish corporal punishment in schools following the death of a student allegedly beaten by a teacher. They advocate for alternative disciplinary guidelines promoting positive student behavior. While the government acknowledges the issue and intends to strengthen monitoring of corporal punishment, it has not committed to a complete ban. Child protection desks are planned for schools by 2029 to address abuse complaints.