Bill Gates, Beckham meet 'true role model' Malala

Says fortunate again to meet the incredible and inspirational Malala

Pakistani teenage Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai seems to be having a lasting effect on everyone, from world leaders to celebrities.

Almost two years after meeting for the first time, the 18-yeat-old was reunited with football superstar David Beckham, who gushed about her in an Instagram post.

Beckham shared a picture with Malala on his Instagram account on Monday, with the caption: “I was fortunate again to meet the incredible and inspirational Malala. A true role model to so many people.”

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The two first met in October 2013 when the sporting icon presented her with the Pride of Britain Award.

Earlier on Sunday, billionaire philanthropist and co-founder of Microsoft Bill Gates shared a photo with Malala, praising her work for the women and girls.

We’re lucky to have such a passionate advocate for women & girls. My daughters are going to be jealous of this photo. pic.twitter.com/DbDUlEK97f

— Bill Gates (@BillGates) September 27, 2015

“We’re lucky to have such a passionate advocate for women & girls,” said Gates, adding that his daughters would be jealous of his photo with Malala.

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Malala was in New York for the adoption of a new UN development agenda, which aims to end extreme poverty in 15 years. On Sunday, she also attended the Global Citizen Festival to show support to the United Nations’ Global Poverty Project – aimed to end extreme poverty in the world by 2030.