Malala Yousafzai addresses United Nations Youth Assembly
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Published 2013-07-12
Malala became a public figure when she was shot by the Taliban while travelling to school last year in Pakistan -- targeted because of her committed campaigning for the right of all girls to an education. Flown to the United Kingdom to recover, she is now back at school and continues to advocate for every child's right to education.
In support of the UN Secretary-General's Global Education First Initiative (GEFI), on 12 July -- declared as "Malala Day" -- the President of the UN General Assembly and the UN Special Envoy for Global Education with the support of A World at School initiative are organizing the UN Youth Assembly, where more than 500 young leaders from around the world will convene to accelerate the goal of getting all children, especially girls, in school and learning by 2015.
Screenshot Credit: UN Photo/Rick Bajornas
All Comments (21)
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"Let us pick up our books and our pens, for they are our most powerful weapons. One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world. Education is the only solution. Education, first." I honestly cannot explain the feeling when I hear this quote. The words are probably not even there to describe the feeling I experience other than "inspirational".
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i like that part where she said that her voice isn't her voice alone but rather a voice of many more voiceless millions of women, girls and boys in the whole world
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I’m so amazed that through her struggles, she has been able to call everyone her brothers and sisters. This is such an amazing thing. She even has such respect and forgiveness for everyone who has hated her, even though she could’ve died she forgave them all. May God Bless her for he rest of her days.
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Her family, especially her father looks so proud at 1:12 it makes my heart melt.
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What a remarkable, remarkable young woman. She has made me proud to be part of the human race again. Her inner strength is immeasurable.
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WHILE REST OF THE WORLD IS IN SOCIAL MEDIA USING FOUL LANGUAGE, HERE ARE WORDS OF WISDOM BY YOUNG MALALA. GOD IS GLORIFIED THROUGH EDUCATED PEOPLE LIKE HER
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"Education is the only solution" is true.
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Malala you are not only the picture of education... You are creating a BRIDGE which will pave the way in the schools which will ultimately result into borderless world for education and peace... we are Indians and we are proud of you...we will support you in every step of yours which will bring a change for good...
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Malala's speech always helps me to speak in English fluently & also encourages me.Actually book, pen can change our life.Hats off to you.
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one teacher one book one pencil can change the word!!!..
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She’s really an inspiring Girl! 🙏🏻
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Wisdom, love and vision have transcended violence and fear in this remarkable young woman. She exemplifies the best of us. What joy there is in hearing her speak, and watching her family so moved and so proud.
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Wait, she is only 16 when she gave that speech?! Heck, I'm 17 and busy playing Dota.
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wonderful and inspiring speech...go with your mission malala..Allah may bless you.. To the knowledge of all -the first 'AYATH came from the Almighty (Allah) was "read in the name of Allah who is the creator'
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One Child One Teacher One Book and One Pen can change the world..... that's Malala Yousafzai for you 💝
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she is a strong independent woman and I support her in anything she does
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What a gift to the world, the universe! Thank you Malala!
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i gave this very speech in my school declamation competition... the moment I was speaking this infront of the entire school, i was not afraid as i always am before public speaking.., rather i could feel the confidence, the power of this this wonderful speech made by Malala....I felt like her voice who was supposed to deliver her idea to the ones who hadn't heard her...I felt so much of joy speaking like her...it was a really awesome experience.
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Breaks me up every time I watch this. Just listen to her thunder away. What a lioness.
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The pride her dad has in her is so easy to see...He looks just like my dad looks when I graduated grad school. The "See that? That's my kid!!!" look. Perfect.
