I believe the gun has no power because a gun can only kill, but a pen can give life.

I am stronger than fear.

Fifty seven million children across the world don't want an iPhone, Xbox or chocolates. They want a book and pen.

I believe the gun has no power at all.

It gives a message to people of love... it does not matter what's the colour of your skin, what language do you speak, what religion do you believe in. It is that we should all consider each other as human beings and we should respect each other.

We are stronger than those who oppress us, who seek to silence us. We are stronger than the enemies of education. We are stronger than fear, hatred, violence and poverty.

Let us become the first generation to decide to be the last that sees empty classrooms, lost childhoods and wasted potential