Photos: On her 5th year 'shooting anniversary' today, Malala starts lectures at Oxford University

Five years ago to the day, Malala Yousafzai survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban for her public advocation for girls’ education.

At age 17, she became the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for her continuing fight for human rights. On Monday, she attended her first-ever lecture at Oxford University, marking an incredible journey in such a short span of time.
The Pakistani advocate tweeted her excitement over the new achievement.
Yousafzai announced in August that she would attend Oxford University in the U.K.
On October 9, 2012, a gunman shot Yousafzai in the head on her way home from school.

5 years ago, I was shot in an attempt to stop me from speaking out for girls' education. Today, I attend my first lectures at Oxford. pic.twitter.com/sXGnpU1KWQ

— Malala (@Malala) October 9, 2017

So excited to go to Oxford!! Well done to all A-level students - the hardest year. Best wishes for life ahead! pic.twitter.com/miIwK6fNSf

— Malala (@Malala) August 17, 2017