We women are going to bring change. We are speaking up for girls' rights, but we must not behave like men, like they have done in the past.

I raise up my voice-not so I can shout but so that those without a voice can be heard...we cannot succeed when half of us are held back.

The extremists are afraid of books and pens, the power of education frightens them. they are afraid of women.

With guns you can kill terrorists, with education you can kill terrorism.

But God has also given us the power to forget, so that when the tragedy is over we carry on as normal.

The important thing to note is that it is not important whether Malala was shot or not - Malala is not asking for personal favors or support. She is asking for support with girls' education and women's rights. So don't support Malala, support her campaign for girls' education and women's rights.