We shouldn't judge people through the prism of our own stereotypes.

Extremism is not endemic in my region, nor is anti-Western sentiment. No doubt there is discontent and distrust. That is towards more the American and some Western policies, and not toward the American people.

Muslim women must stand up and speak out about who we are, what we believe and where we are going. I think we need to know that our counterparts in the west are also willing to listen and reciprocate.

If one girl with courage is a revolution, imagine what feats we can achieve together.

Good teachers teach. Great teachers transform.

To achieve a lasting peace in the Middle East takes guts, not guns.

Learning to read and write changes lives; it means jobs, money, health, and dreams fulfilled.