Outside his office my father had a framed copy of a letter written by Abraham Lincoln to his son's teacher, translated into Pashto. It is a very beautiful letter, full of good advice. Teach him, if you can, the wonder of books...But also give him quiet time to ponder the eternal mystery of birds in the sky, bees in the sun, and the flowers on a green hillside, it says. Teach him it is far more honorable to fail than to cheat.

Let us become the first generation to decide to be the last that sees empty classrooms, lost childhoods and wasted potential

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.

I believe in peace. I believe in mercy.

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.

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

Some people only ask others to do something. I believe that, why should I wait for someone else? Why don't I take a step and move forward.