The Pakistani teenager who was shot by the Taliban for campaigning for girls' education will be awarded a prestigious human rights award in Dublin this evening.

17-year-old Malala Yousafzai and American singer and civil rights leader Harry Belafonte will both be presented with Amnesty International's Ambassador of Conscience at a ceremony at the Mansion House.

It's to recognise their 'exceptional leadership' in the fight to promote human rights

Amnesty Ireland executive Colm O'Gorman says Malala is an inspiration.

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