Stephen Fry supports Malala, asks fans to sign the petition

Actor Stephen Fry has supported Malala Yousufzai Pakistani activist who was shot by gunmen Taliban for lending his voice to the rights of girls' education.

The actor of 55 years, published a link Education First UN campaign in his Twitter page and asked everyone to sign a petition in support of the 14-year-old, reports dailystar.co.uk.

"We add our voices to Malala and the call for education of girls. Please sign," wrote Mr. Fry.

Malala was the first winner of the National Award for Peace Pakistan, who was killed by unidentified gunmen in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa country's October 9.

He is currently being treated at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, UK.