Answer: Changed it up a little bit but feel free to use the other answer its correct.
Malala's situation was caused by a change in her setting. The Taliban hijacked her city and closed all girls schools. This situation caused Malala to grow up faster than she should have so that she could overcome her fears. She stood up to the Taliban and Malala still continues to fight for girls' education even after the Taliban attacked.
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Malala's situation was caused by a change in her setting. The Taliban took over her city and forced all girls' schools to close. Because of this situation, she had to grow up quickly and overcome her fears. She stood up to the Taliban and continues to fight for girls' education even after they attacked her.