Two of your heroes, Malala Yousafzai and Justin Trudeau, will come together next week as the teenage activist pays a special visit to address Canada's parliament.
The Canadian Prime Minister took to Twitter to announce the news of Yousafzai's visit, where she will become the youngest person to address Canada's parliament and just the sixth person ever to receive honorary Canadian citizenship.
"I am pleased to announce Malala Yousafzai's upcoming visit to Canada. Ms. Yousafzai's courageous response to those who threatened her life, and her advocacy for girls' education, has inspired many millions of people around the world. Her story is one of determination and dignity, and Canada is proud to call her an honorary citizen of this great country. I look forward to attending the upcoming ceremony and witnessing the historic moment when she becomes the youngest person to address the Parliament of Canada," Trudeau said in a statement.
Yousafzai was bestowed the honor of Canadian citizenship back in 2014 (when she was just 16 years old), but on this trip the activist will officially receive that honor in person. During her visit, she will meet with Trudeau to discuss girls' empowerment through education and how to sustainably develop their communities and countries.
