Malala Yousafzai faced several key challenges in her advocacy for education, including violent oppression from the Taliban in Pakistan. Targeted for her public stance on girls' right to education, she survived an assassination attempt in 2012. Additionally, she had to contend with societal norms that undervalued female education. Despite these obstacles, Yousafzai's resilience and courage have made her a global symbol for peace and determination, resulting in her receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014.