Archbishop of Canterbury and campaigner Malala Yousafzai deliver message of hope at Black Country event - PICTURES
From education and women's rights to religion and faith - teenage activist Malala Yousafzai spoke boldly and passionately about her fight to change the world during a talk in the Black Country.
The 19-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner was joined by the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby in front of an audience of 300 people at Dudley College.
As a young girl, Malala, now living in Birmingham, defied the Taliban in Pakistan and demanded that girls be allowed to receive an education.
MORE: Read how the inspiring night unfolded here
However her views caused her to become a target and she was shot in the head by a Taliban gunman in 2012.
Since then she has been determined to challenge the views on women's rights in some cultures and in particular education leading her to become the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014.
The Archbishop was full of admiration for Malala, saying to her: "I'm struck by the leadership and imagination you had that made you want to do something to change things."
Malala, who has begun the process of applying to university, told the audience her father supported her decision to speak out when her education was threatened.
She said she was following her 'gut instinct' when she decided to make a stand.
"My father allowed me to go to school then suddenly I couldn't. I knew if I didn't get education I couldn't go on with my life," she said.
Malala began blogging for the BBC about the Taliban denying her her right to education.
When she was unmasked she was targeted on a bus as she made her way home from school. The gunman fired at her head leaving her critically injured.
She was later flown to Birmingham for treatment where she has lived ever since.
Malala said it is her faith and believe in education that has inspired her to keep fighting.
"Young people need to empower themselves and believe in themselves. They need to dream," she said.
Malala also spoke about her wish for more women to hold leadership roles around the world. She said women shouldn't be afraid to try something new even if it's traditionally a men's job.
During the evening Malala and the Archbishop also discussed whether world peace was achievable, how they managed when their faith faltered and how they believed different communities and cultures could work together.
The event was part of the Archbishop's three-day visit to the Diocese of Worcester.
Yesterday he visited a refugee support project in Halesowen and this afternoon he is giving prayers and leading a songs of praise event at Merry Hill.
The Bishop of Dudley, Graham usher, is among those attending the event and tweeted pictures showing the crowds attending the shopping centre in Brierley Hill.
