Malala: what Ukraine’s invasion means for girls’ education

This year’s International Women’s Day is marked by thousands fleeing war in Ukraine. The Economist’s editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, meets Malala Yousafzai to discuss what world leaders can do to protect girls’ education in times of conflict. 00:00 - Who is Malala? 00:30 - Becoming a refugee 01:11 - The impact of conflict on civilians 02:51 - The gender gap in digital education 03:41 - Promoting girls’ education in Afghanistan 05:21 - How can Western policy makers influence women’s rights in Afghanistan? 07:22 - Muslim countries must stand up to the Taliban 08:05 - Quality education is important for democracy See our coverage on women around the world here: Societies that treat women badly are poorer and less stable: Malala on why girls must be free to learn and lead: Kiara Nirghin on STEM’s gender divide: How to change the lives of Afghanistan’s women: How teachers can address discrimination at school How girls’ education can help solve the climate crisis Why nations that fail women fail Why educating girls is even more important than people realise Afghanistan’s economy is collapsing: