Malala Yousafzai
Who is this woman?
Pakistani Human rights activist, Nobel Peace Prize winner, and one of Time's top 100 Most Influential People in the World.
What law did she break?
Blogging for BBC Urdu under the pen name Gul Makai, Malala spoke out against the Taliban and the changes taking place in her country.
What were her reasons?
Malala's school was closed down as were many others for young girls because the Taliban barred female education.
What were the results?
In 2012, Malala was shot in the head and neck by Taliban gunmen. Since recovering, Malala has written a book and is a public speaker continuing to fight for educational rights.