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Malala's global voice stronger than ever

Malala's global voice stronger than ever

The attack was meant to silence the outspoken teenager who dared to defy the Taliban's ban against girls in school. Instead, it only made Malala's voice more powerful. After a school year that started with a shooting, Malala now eyes a summer of speaking at the U.N., telling her story in a new book and amplifying the issue of girls education.

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One girl with courage is a revolution. CNN Films' "Girl Rising," directed by Academy Award nominee Richard Robbins, tells the stories of girls across the globe and the power of education to change the world. The stories are told with the help of celebrated writers and renowned actresses such as Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett and Selena Gomez.

Get a sneak peek at "Girl Rising," airing on CNN June 16, and explore more stories, news and conversations around girls education here in the coming weeks.

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Simmons: Teach girls to be more like boys
Simmons: Teach girls to be more like boys
Gordon Brown: 32 million girls not at school
Gordon Brown: 32 million girls not at school
Gates: Health education for long-term change
Gates: Health education for long-term change
Malawi's president: How Chrissie can save a nation
Malawi's president: How Chrissie can save a nation
Cherie Blair: Sacrifices girls make for education
Cherie Blair: Sacrifices girls make for education
Jennifer Buffett: How to make schools safe
Jennifer Buffett: How to make schools safe

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