A Nigerian transparency advocate has publicly appealed to Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai, urging her to speak out on behalf of children — especially girls — affected by the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
In an open letter addressed to Yousafzai, Kabir Shehu Yandaki, founder of the Transparency Advocacy Centre, expressed concern over what he described as the “dire circumstances and genocide” facing Palestinian children amid the protracted humanitarian crisis.
Yandaki emphasized the deteriorating conditions for children in Gaza, highlighting that many have been deprived of education, security, basic necessities — and, in some cases, life itself. He called on Yousafzai to use her global influence to draw attention to their plight.
“It is heartbreaking to see the children of Gaza suffering and being deprived of their fundamental rights, including the right to education,” Yandaki wrote. “Your voice and influence as a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and a prominent advocate for girls’ education could make a significant impact.”
While acknowledging the efforts of activists worldwide, Yandaki noted what he sees as a lack of public engagement on the matter from Yousafzai, who survived a Taliban assassination attempt in 2012 and has since become a global symbol of the fight for girls’ education.
He urged her to mobilize support for Palestinian children, adding, “Please do not remain silent on this critical issue.”
The open letter comes amid heightened international attention on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, where ongoing hostilities have severely affected civilians, damaged infrastructure, and disrupted access to education and healthcare.
As of the time of publication, Yousafzai has not issued a public response to the appeal.
For more information or to contact the author of the open letter, Mr. Yandaki can be reached at kabirsyandaki@gmail.com.
