It's Malala Yousafzai's birthday, and that's cause for everyone to celebrate.
July 12 marks the Nobel Peace prize winner's 18th birthday, and plenty of other political leaders and Malala fans have been tweeting happy birthday wishes to her.
Notably, First Lady Michelle Obama and other politicians like Gabby Giffords and former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard have made sure to send the education activist their heartwarming well-wishes.
Happy birthday, #Malala! We thank you for being a voice for the millions of girls around the world who deserve an education. #LetGirlsLearn— The First Lady (@FLOTUS) July 12, 2015
Happy 18th birthday to Malala Yousafzai, a woman of uncommon courage. http://t.co/fDknouySs8 pic.twitter.com/PusHKkuRoG— Gabrielle Giffords (@GabbyGiffords) July 12, 2015
A very happy birthday to #Malala - thanks for inspiring a generation of girls across the world. #MalalaDay— DNC Women (@DNCWomen) July 12, 2015
So grateful for the education my daughters are getting and for leaders like Malala who are making that a reality for every girl. #MalalaDay— D Wasserman Schultz (@DWStweets) July 12, 2015
Happy 18th birthday to @MalalaFund - inspiring the world to believe in #BooksNotBullets on #MalalaDay pic.twitter.com/MUcqnMUfyc— Matthew Ward (@HistoryNeedsYou) July 12, 2015
Malala: proof that 1 girl can change the world. Happy 18th birthday to one of our heroes! #MalalaDay #BooksNotBullets pic.twitter.com/iZKQeT0KX0— Lean In (@LeanInOrg) July 12, 2015
#HappyBirthdayMalala her bravery, strength and grace is just remarkable #MalalaDay pic.twitter.com/R7qRx9zGyk— blige romanova (@THECAROLDANVERS) July 12, 2015
Malala knows the real weapon for stronger & safer societies is education. Agreed! #FundEducation #BooksnotBullets pic.twitter.com/FfcF4cHcxn— Julia Gillard (@JuliaGillardGPE) July 7, 2015
Very happy birthday to my dear daughter Malala. Lots blessings and wishes from me, Sumedha ji and family. @MalalaFund pic.twitter.com/xFMXTuFvJx— Kailash Satyarthi (@k_satyarthi) July 12, 2015
Dear Malala, wish you a very happy birthday! Your resolve to make this world a better place for children is an inspiration to all.God Bless!— Kajol (@KajolAtUN) July 12, 2015
Happy 18th birthday, #Malala! Thank you for changing the world. via @MalalaFund pic.twitter.com/XMKzglyvX9— UNICEF (@UNICEF) July 12, 2015
Happy bday Malala! You may be 18 yrs old, but we will always see you as a voice for children everywhere. #MalalaDay pic.twitter.com/Ug6u121xfl— UN Women (@UN_Women) July 12, 2015
Happy birthday to Malala Yousafzai, fierce & inspirational advocate for girls!— NARAL (@NARAL) July 12, 2015