Fighting For Girls' Education: Creating A Future Where Girls Are Free To Learn & Lead

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Wed, 12 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm

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Dennos Museum-Milliken Auditorium | Traverse City, MI

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Join Northwestern Michigan College's International Affairs Forum to welcome Ziauddin Yousafzai, co-founder of The Malala Fund; educator, activist, and author; and father of Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai; AND Sue Gunawardena-Vaughn, Senior Grants Officer at The Malala Fund, humanitarian and human rights activist.
This discussion explores girls' education as the catalyst for global change. Investment in girls' rights to learn and lead is a fundamental driver of a better future, emphasizing its power to foster economic growth, lasting peace, and societal stability.
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November 12, 2025 | Traverse City International Affairs Forum | Northwestern Michigan College
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Date / time: November 12 | 6:00 pm reception | 7:00 pm program
Format: Hybrid event, open to the public, tickets required. Includes Q & A and livestream option at 7:00 pm Eastern US.
Location: Dennos Museum Center Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St., Traverse City
In-person tickets: $15 admission, advance purchase
In-person admission: $20 at the door
Livestream access: $10 online
Free admission for students, educators, and active-duty military members.
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