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

We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back.

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 told myself, Malala, you have already faced death. This is your second life. Don't be afraid — if you are afraid, you can't move forward.

I believe in the power of the voice of women.

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.

Education is education. We should learn everything and then choose which path to follow." Education is neither Eastern nor Western, it is human.