We call upon all communities to be tolerant, to reject prejudice based on caste, creed, sect, colour, religion or agenda to ensure freedom and equality for women so they can flourish. We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back.

The important thing to note is that it is not important whether Malala was shot or not - Malala is not asking for personal favors or support. She is asking for support with girls' education and women's rights. So don't support Malala, support her campaign for girls' education and women's rights.

Education is education. We should learn everything and then choose which path to follow." Education is neither Eastern nor Western, it is human.

Let us pick up our books and our pens, they are the most powerful weapons.

I want poverty to end in tomorrow's Pakistan. I want every girl in Pakistan to go to school.

I truly believe the only way we can create global peace is through not only educating our minds, but our hearts and our souls.

Instead of sending guns, send books. Instead of sending weapons, send teachers.