In In Pakistan, when we were stopped from going to school, at that time I realized that education ... Is the power for women, and that's why the terrorists are afraid of education.

When we imagine the power of all our sisters standing together on the shoulders of a quality education - our joy knows no bounds.

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.

If one man can destroy everything, why can't one girl change it?

In countries other than Pakistan - I won't necessarily call them 'Western' - people support me. This is because people there respect others. They don't do this because I am a Pashtun or a Punjabi, a Pakistani, or an Iranian, they do it because of one's words and character. This is why I am being respected and supported there.

I believe in peace. I believe in mercy.

My dream is to empower myself with education, and then it is a weapon.