I raise up my voice-not so I can shout but so that those without a voice can be heard...we cannot succeed when half of us are held back.

Our men think earning money and ordering around others is where power lies. They don't think power is in the hands of the woman who takes care of everyone all day long, and gives birth to their children.

Every girl deserves to take part in creating the technology that will change our world and change who runs it.

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

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.

My mother always told me,”hide your face- people are looking at you”. I would reply,”It does not matter; I am also looking at them.

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