Journal on World Affairs, UCLALisa Nguyen is pursuing an associate’s degree in Public Policy, Law & Society at San Mateo College with hope of transferring to a UC. She grew up in Montréal, Canada which shaped her interests in global movements, with special inspiration from popular teenage activists including Nadia Murad & Malala Yousafzai.
Nearly a decade following worldwide media coverage of Malala’s activism for women’s right to education, Pakistan’s road to a more accessible & equitable education for female students has remained stagnant, showcasing the varied factors holding Pakistan from forging ahead.
Journal on World Affairs, UCLA