Socialism is the only answer and I urge all comrades to take this struggle to a victorious conclusion. Only this will free us from the chains of bigotry and exploitation.

We should not be followers of traditions that go against human rights...we are human beings and we make traditions.

I don't want to be remembered as the girl who was shot. I want to be remembered as the girl who stood up.

One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world.

I speak not for myself, but so those without a voice can be heard. Those who have fought for their rights. Their right to live in peace. Their right to be treated with dignity. Their right to equality of opportunity. Their right to be educated.

I believe in the power of the voice of women.

My father always says that heroism is in the Pashtun DNA.