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.

I believe in peace. I believe in mercy.

Ignorance allowed politicians to fool people and bad administrators to be re-elected.

I am proud to be a girl, and I know that girls can change the world.

So today, we call upon the world leaders to change their strategic policies in favor of peace and prosperity. We call upon the world leaders that all of these deals must protect women and children’s rights. A deal that goes against the rights of women is unacceptable.

When someone takes away your pens you realise quite how important education is.

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