Malala Day is not my day. Today is the day of every woman, every boy and every girl who have raised their voice for their rights.

I’m still me, Malala. The important thing is God has given me my life.

Once I had asked God for one or two extra inches in height, but instead he made me as tall as the sky, so high that I could not measure myself.

I do not even hate the Talib who shot me. Even if there was a gun in my hand and he was standing in front of me, I would not shoot him.

With guns you can kill terrorists, with education you can kill terrorism.

Peace in every home, every street, every village, every country - this is my dream. Education for every boy and every girl in the world. To sit down on a chair and read my books with all my friends at school is my right. To see each and every human being with a smile of happiness is my wish.

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