Let us pick up our books and pencils. They are our most powerful weapon.

I was a girl in a land where rifles are fired in celebration of a son, while daughters are hidden away behind a curtain, their role in life simply to prepare food and give birth to children.

I had 2 choices, be silent and get killed, or speak up and be killed, I chose the second option.

I am not here to speak against the Taliban. I'm here to speak up for the right of every child.

I believe the gun has no power at all.

The best way to fight terrorism is to invest in education. Instead of sending weapons, send teachers.

We will continue our journey to our destination of peace and education. No one can stop us. We will speak up for our rights and we will bring change to our voice. We believe in the power and the strength of our words. Our words can change the whole world because we are all together, united for the cause of education. And if we want to achieve our goal, then let us empower ourselves with the weapon of knowledge and let us shield ourselves with unity and togetherness.