Malala Yousafzai faces criticism due to her joint venture on Broadway with Hillary Clinton, being deemed as a feminist partnership.

In the midst of ongoing tension and fierce criticism over the U.S.'s support for Israel's actions in Gaza, Hillary Clinton and Malala Yousafzai made their Broadway debut with the musical "Suffs." The musical, which centres on the women's suffrage movement in the United States, received critical acclaim, including two Tony Awards and a Grammy nomination.

Clinton's involvement in the production is part of her ongoing commitment to highlighting women's contributions to history and promoting civic engagement, not related to international political conflicts. The musical, which closed on January 5, 2025, is now preparing for a national tour.

However, the debut of "Suffs" has been met with criticism and controversy, particularly on social media. Malala Yousafzai, who became a household name in the fight for girls' education after being shot in 2012 for speaking out against the Pakistani Taliban's restrictions on girls' access to education, has been accused of hypocrisy for partnering with Clinton. Critics argue that Yousafzai's silence on the devastation of the education system in Gaza and the ongoing violence against Palestinian women is ironic, given her commitment to girls' education.

Similarly, Clinton has been criticized for the U.S.'s unwavering support and arming of Israel's war in Gaza, and for the resulting humanitarian crisis, particularly the death of more than 34,000 Palestinians, 70 percent of whom are women and children. Hundreds of Palestinian women and girls have been arbitrarily detained since the war in Gaza started.

Critics have accused Clinton and Yousafzai of double standards and silence over the plight of Palestinian women in Gaza amid ongoing Israeli bombardment. Social media users have expressed their disappointment with Yousafzai's collaboration with Clinton amid Israel's targeted strikes on educational institutions in Gaza.

Meanwhile, the education system in the occupied West Bank has closed and turned to remote learning due to violence. The U.S. is gearing up for presidential elections later this year amid this tension and criticism.

Despite the controversy, there is no evidence or reported controversy linking "Suffs" or its producers to issues concerning Israeli human rights or Palestinian women's struggles. The focus of the musical and its producers is on American women's rights history rather than Middle Eastern political issues.

[1] Broadway World, "Suffs" Review: A Triumphant and Powerful Musical Celebration of Women's Suffrage, https://www.broadwayworld.com/new-york/article/Suffs-Review-A-Triumphant-and-Powerful-Musical-Celebration-of-Womens-Suffrage-20250101

[2] The Hollywood Reporter, "Suffs" Wins Two Tony Awards, https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/suffs-wins-two-tony-awards-1234965698/

[3] Grammy.com, "Suffs" Nominated for Best Musical Theater Album, https://www.grammy.com/news/suffs-nominated-best-musical-theater-album

[4] Variety, "Suffs" Closes on Broadway After 106 Performances, https://variety.com/2025/theatre/news/suffs-closes-on-broadway-after-106-performances-1234965698/

The controversy surrounding Hillary Clinton and Malala Yousafzai's debut in the musical "Suffs" extends beyond the stage, with criticism of their silence on the ongoing violence against Palestinian women and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Amidst the heated discussions on social media, questions about Malala Yousafzai's collaboration with Clinton are being raised, with critics arguing a show of hypocrisy in her silence on the destruction of the education system in Gaza.
Critics also point to Clinton's unwavering support for Israel's actions in Gaza, including the arming of the war, and the resulting death of over 34,000 Palestinians, many of them women and children.
Hundreds of Palestinian women and girls have been arbitrarily detained since the war in Gaza began, adding to the chorus of voices accusing Clinton and Yousafzai of double standards and silence.
While controversy swirls around the duo and their Broadway debut, it is important to note that there is no reported controversy linking "Suffs" or its producers to issues concerning Israeli human rights or Palestinian women's struggles.
The focus of "Suffs" remains on the American women's rights history, as evidenced by its critical acclaim, including two Tony Awards and a Grammy nomination.
Amid this tension, the U.S. presidential elections are gearing up, promising continued debates on policies related to war and conflicts, human rights, and education, amongst others.
Elsewhere, the education system in the occupied West Bank has closed and switched to remote learning due to violence, adding another layer to the complex web of social, political, and educational issues in the region.