Malala documentary: Activists celebrate nomination

PESHAWAR:

Civil societies and activists in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa have expressed delight over the nomination of the documentary on the life of Pakistani activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai, He Named Me Malala for the 69th BAFTA Awards.

While speaking to The Express Tribune on Saturday, founder and chairperson of Gandhara Centre for Peace and Cultural Education Sana Ejaz said the nomination of the documentary is another victory for the followers of peace, love and harmony. “We feel proud that a child activist from K-P is utilising her energies for a peaceful, educated and equity-based world where all will live with liberty and freedom,” she said.

Ejaz added, “This is not just an individual victory but a victory of the people of this region and of the globe.”

Similarly, MEN-United provincial coordinator Qamar Nasim said they appreciate the nomination of the documentary. He said, “Some elements are creating a hue and cry following the nomination and we wonder why anyone would do this.”

Aurat Foundation resident director Shabina Ayaz told The Express Tribune they feel delighted over the nomination.

Child rights activist for Federally Administered Tribal Areas Zar Ali Khan commented it was an honour for Pakistan that the world is recognising the efforts of Malala and no one can neglect her struggle for girls education.

Meanwhile, the 69th annual BAFTA Film Awards will be held on February 14 at the Royal Opera House in London.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 10^th, 2016.