Malala and Zayn Malik? Now, this is a collab I stan wholeheartedly.

Malala Yousafzai is a young woman who basically needs no introductions.

But since she is an overall queen whom I stan with all my heart, I’ll talk about her regardless. The Pakistani activist for female education and youngest Nobel Prize laureate has constantly been a source of pride for the nation, and any appreciation we send her way falls short, because she’s just THAT great. 

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On my summer reading list: the print edition of Assembly! 📚😍 @MalalaFund’s by girls, for girls publication features girls from Brazil, Ethiopia, Iraq, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saint Kitts and more writing about their accomplishments, challenges and hopes for the future. Use the link in my bio to request your copy!

A post shared by Malala Yousafzai (@malala) on Jul 29, 2019 at 2:44pm PDT

Then, in the same article, we have the British-Pakistani singer Zayn Malik.

Before Zayn went solo and wowed the world with his own style of music, he was one-fifth of the now-dispersed boy band, One Direction, and I’ll be honest, I was a fan.

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A post shared by Zayn Malik (@zayn) on Jul 23, 2019 at 9:55am PDT

Why have I mentioned these two in the same piece?

Well, let’s trace back to Zayn’s tweet in support of Malala Fund, a non-profit organization that rallies for female education, founded by Malala.

.@Malala .@MalalaFund click the link in bio to find out how you can help and to learn more about the Malala Fund pic.twitter.com/lcYbsJAooi

— zayn (@zaynmalik) December 3, 2019

Essentially, Zayn Malik is now officially a supporter of Malala Fund.

I mean, I don’t know about you guys, but I love a woke, responsible icon rallying for female education. Go, Zayn.

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@thekooples #zaynbythekooples

A post shared by Zayn Malik (@zayn) on Jun 4, 2019 at 3:05pm PDT

However, what I’m absolutely living for is Malala responding to Zayn with THIS:

You’re headed in the right Direction 🙏💜 https://t.co/0k0T4oBUpa

— Malala (@Malala) December 3, 2019

The right direction. LOL. LOVE THAT. Go, Malala! Work those pop culture references, queen. 

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This photo was taken at @redenami in Rio, in front of a mural by street artist @panmelacastro. @malalafund is investing $700,000 in girls’ education advocates in #Brazil. Story in @thestmagazine today. 📸: @luisadorr

A post shared by Malala Yousafzai (@malala) on Aug 5, 2018 at 10:01am PDT

Honestly, this makes my heart soar. Two Pakistanis (yes, Zayn counts), collaborating to make the world a better place. Best interaction to wake up to today, I’ll be honest.

People on Twitter seem to love this, too. 

Never wrong when you stan Zayn Malik 🙌🏼❤

— 💛LostInZiami❤ (@Zenrapture) December 4, 2019

he’s the only direction

— 𝔩𝔲𝔫𝔞 (@zjmtsnmi) December 4, 2019

Malala got jokes

— Love/Rage (@zayn_107) December 3, 2019

So much love and respect for Zayn❤ more power to both of you🙏

— ℓσηєвєяяу (@TheUniqueecorn) December 4, 2019

I chuckled Malala. Didn't expect puns from you!
Thankyou for your work and everything, and good luck with the exams!

— JIN (@taniyakaur97) December 3, 2019

Anyway, I thought this was cute. Let me know what you think about this in the comments below.

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