Malala Yousafzai

When I was young I used to listen to other people and to try and understand what they thought and where they were coming from. I listened and didn't speak.

I am not telling men to step away from speaking for women's rights; rather, I am focusing on women to be independent to fight for themselves.

People say Malala's voice is being sold to the world. But I see it as Malala's voice reaching the world and resonating globally. You should think about what is behind Malala's voice. What is she saying? I am only talking about education, women's rights, and peace.

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.

I believe it's a woman's right to decide what she wants to wear and if a woman can go to the beach and wear nothing, then why can't she also wear everything?

In many parts of the world, especially Pakistan and Afghanistan, terrorism, war and conflict stop children to go to their schools. We are really tired of these wars. Women and children are suffering.

What is interesting is the power and the impact of social media... So we must try to use social media in a good way.

There's no place like home. And I do miss my home.

My story is the story of thousands of children from around the world. I hope it inspires others to stand up for their rights.

There should be no discrimination against languages people speak, skin color, or religion.

I speak not for myself but for those without voice... 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 hope that one day when I'll go back to Pakistan, I will build a university like Harvard.