Today I watched the speech made by Malala Yousafzai to the UN on July 12, 2013. She survived a gun shot wound from the Taliban in her home country of Pakistan, after fighting for education for everyone. This attack has left her with continued determination to advocate for women's rights and education. She's only 16 (she made her speech on her birthday, in fact!), yet she speaks like a true leader in civil rights.
She states, "Let us pick up our books and our pens. 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 am in awe. I encourage you to watch her speech:
And that's inspiring enough to stand alone. Looking forward to seeing the work that this young lady continues to take on in the world.
Thank you, Malala, and Happy Birthday!
Cheers to education, courage, and taking on change at a young age,
Anna
