Malala Yousafzai addresses United Nations Youth Assembly

United Nations, New York, 12 July 2013 - Education activist Malala Yousafzai marks her 16th birthday, on Friday, 12 July 2013 at the United Nations by giving her first high-level public appearance and statement on the importance of education.
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

[@jjwtcs9451]

"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".

[@shanarawijethunga7284]

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.

[@ombagokonya926]

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

[@Houdini774]

What a remarkable, remarkable young woman. She has made me proud to be part of the human race again. Her inner strength is immeasurable.

[@astraguitarra152]

Her family, especially her father looks so proud at 1:12 it makes my heart melt.

[@wollpullischlagtalles9795]

read the book she wrote, i think you'd appreciate it!

[@connilane1779]

Everytime I hear her, I tear up. She's only 17 and yet she makes them all look so small.

[@khumanmani]

"Education is the only solution" is true.

[@ankitagupta8358]

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...

[@anewlife5846]

Malala is the symbol of power. She has proved that each person has a potential to change the world.

[@SharmaarkeHassan]

I support Malala Yousafzai's speech she is really Muslim, What a great presenting, she has the compassion that she had learned MUHAMAD the prophet of mercy. I wonder how she speak i think she spent more time on it!. May ALLAH give you mercy as offered!.

[@SharmaarkeHassan]

Maashaa'alaah

[@freggiear-raed8515]

Yes

[@gustavomartinez6892]

Every child should see this in some moment of their life!

[@ghazanfarkhan744]

Sharmake Hassan

[@anusreedey5928]

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.

[@ashleywagener90]

she is a strong independent woman and I support her in anything she does

[@jaz8634]

She's a puppet who never talks about illegal US drone attacks on Pakistani kids.

[@artist1758]

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

[@javieromana2287]

one teacher one book one pencil can change the word!!!..

[@deegeethelifecoach6572]

Javier Omana true

[@tamim50fty]

One Child One Teacher One Book and One Pen can change the world..... that's Malala Yousafzai for you 💝

[@deegeethelifecoach6572]

True

[@monikajune]

She’s really an inspiring Girl! 🙏🏻

[@humairaislam2098]

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.

[@adrianshawn3068]

Wait, she is only 16 when she gave that speech?! Heck, I'm 17 and busy playing Dota.

[@gustavomartinez6892]

hahaha me too!!

[@nasirkhan4258]

I from Bangladesh. One child one teacher one book & one pen can change the world. You are great Malala.♥♥

[@rahulfunde8082]

she deserves respect.... no matter which countary you belong to.....

[@metabutch]

What a gift to the world, the universe! Thank you Malala!

[@jiyask4108]

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'

[@chichidark]

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.

[@mohdiqbal5450]

She is very courageous girl. Hats off to you. I hope mala will be able to full fill her dream for the women throughout the world.

[@tinkerbell4329]

LOL! Throughout the world? This problem exists only in countries that have Muslim influence! Why? Cuz its Islam!

[@rumirumi6722]

Malala such a courageous girl

[@akshayjadhav7298]

Mohd Iqbal India is with u malala 😢😢🙂🙂💖💖

[@zamdrist]

Breaks me up every time I watch this. Just listen to her thunder away. What a lioness.

[@meriemchery9579]

Steven Schroeder me too

[@gustavomartinez6892]

Something that surprises me is how young she is

[@mirshuslife5972]

Piz contect me i am poor

[@marinebiasini1709]

We need more people as her... She is my hero!

[@jiganzajoel1928]

I appreciate malala for speech which will change the mind of the world

[@vellbariaofficial]

me, girl crush!!! :) oh come on stick to REAL and ACTIVIST like women like this one, don't stick to people who are ATTENTION SEEKERS FOR NOTHING!

[@AartiSharma-vu6qe]

Malala is an ideal for everyone n i hope she will become PM of Pakistan n will bring it up n vanish Taliban n other terrorists groups in Pakistan ... stay blessed dear MALALA

[@dudleycunningham]

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.

[@abbasp8855]

I am from kerala., India. There was a lesson about this speech in my daughter's book.

[@kyrkmangan888]

AMAZING speech!!! Malala is a good role model! And shows we can all change the world!!

[@datamining3487]

Thank you Malala for great speech....! I wish Malala will be become PM her own country....! May Almighty protect you to chase your dreams comes true!

[@dalila8583]

Malala you are amazing! Continue what you are doing because you are changing the course of History today for good!

[@JahidulIslam-zb4rx]

Yes

[@JahidulIslam-zb4rx]

Dalila yes

[@syeed1292]

Mashaallha

[@syeed1292]

We proud

[@mehnurnooree1701]

I'm proud of Malala... She is world's record girl..she wants peace and Education of every child

[@niteshmishra4559]

Really Malala adressed very well she is really a good lady she achieved noble peace prize who spend her money to serve helpless children that is the best way for learning

[@charitharavuri5542]

she is inspiration for next generations.I never seen a girl like her.She is really courageous.Being a small she did a lot.first of all we have to praise their parents.They are really amazing."MALALA"my inspiration

[@maryelizabeth2965]

I am very proud of Malala and I wish I could be as smart and cool as this amazing girl :)

[@bibataassane5667]

I am very happy and very pround when i see young girl defending their rights. this is a good thing and i think that everybody must bee inspire by Malala fight. this girl believe in what she want make change. we all must take her example and do your best to ameliorate girls and women conditions all around the world. we must not be afraid to claim your rights. salam.

[@Anointed7]

A powerful young lady....tears in my eyes....some people come to the world....chosen....by God to a certain thing. Blessing to Malala always.

[@orcarmon4527]

how can anyone hate such an amazing girl

[@khadakmahata9118]

It's really motivating speech

[@gladykrish9724]

wow ...what a speech..yes..1 child 1 teacher 1 book and 1 pen can change the world.Thankyou malala

[@srinivasgudipaty5185]

Bravo & Salutations 2 Malala & all d courageous children who r fighting for d same cause. Ur speech should b an eye opener for all d terrorist & extremist groups. They need 2b ashamed & give up their drastic acts which r causing unforgivable & immense disturbances in d world. D world leaders & all d people should c that this acts of few wretched fanatics come 2 an end & d future generations live in PEACE & PROSPERITY.

[@naftalichacha5393]

congrats malala, once i heard your story my tears run down my two fat legs. congrats for being strong full of confidence and courage. merci beaucoup

[@radhakoirala499]

powerful speech, she could be the means of transformation for equality and equity in education and human rights. you are our pride. thank you

[@SarahDarkhand]

She is incredibly intelligent and powerful and also a smol bean I love her so much

[@enayethossain6697]

that speech can help in my English home work.

[@aquibkhan8506]

Enayet Hossain hhhhj

[@wiseman7326]

Enayet Hossain haahah

[@rintubiswas2023]

Mashallah I love malala usuf

[@gladykrish9724]

sure

[@purushottammahajan4255]

Same thing is here

[@tina.a.59]

Im so happy for Malala for winning the Nobel peace prize :)

[@anayathussain7640]

She is an inspiration for the generations...

[@AliAli-nl6ru]

This is the truth islam is about love

[@shafickhaseem8676]

The way she speaks i can say that she has enormous power inside her she is very powerful and brave women she must be respected by everyone

[@aaronkomenda9504]

a strong women we need more of such powerful people . i,am sure there more pureful people out there but they hav tho show them so like malala she show,s ouer whole would that we can change things and orotect children before danger thank you malala

[@kaizen1solution]

she is a true godes of wemon education

[@princemike9831]

I love the confidence and eloquence of Malala,God bless you and continue being a light,voice and more so an encouragement to many.

[@Sarah-mo9lx]

Does anyone else see the girl texting at 5:10? Why would you be on your phone during an amazing, powerful speech like that?

[@TheYasmineFlower]

Sarah O'Rourke Maybe to tell others of that amazing, powerful speech?

[@dresdendollsx]

+Sarah O'Rourke probably tweeting or something about the event / being paid to do so. i don't think she spent personal money to go there to hear malala to ignore her.

[@SpookyBoogie7]

+Sarah O'Rourke Thing is, a lot of people hade their phones up because they wanted to take picture/film this moment. She probably is one of them and she might have posted it on social media or something like that. But still, it is quite disrespectful.

[@trishabhima]

+Sarah O'Rourke omg that is unbelievable

[@SpookyBoogie7]

Springfield Jagger And how do you know that if I may ask...?

[@mohammedidris1810]

Malala is the one an only girl who use the freedom and independent masha allah.. Assalamu alaikum varah... If someone not able to support that girl means keep silent don't unlike and discourage her plsss

[@norbulamajumli1768]

Thank you, your the great malala in world ,

[@____9174]

I am from India , but I am a great fan of yours . You are great and I want to do something like you .

[@nikitamondal1223]

we need humans like her. Instead of focusing on unnecessary people like Kardashians, people should see this!

[@mdsohrab709]

Malala is not only a simple girl but also she is the motivational teacher in the contemporary era. Every words of her is like a spirit word that encourages all the human being to do a good work

[@ayla7460]

Very powerful quotes. U are a inspiring to all women who don't have a voice.i am so proud of you. God bless u.and all the people who save u.and your wounderful family's.

[@mziqbal2003]

Powerful Speech by Pride of Pakistan Malala Yousafzai. Knowledge is power and education leading to edification paves the way for enlightenment that overcome darkness and despair ☺💖👍👌

[@limbochops4068]

malala I admire you for the truth in you . thank you thank you love from india

[@abhilashgaikwadstiff]

i watch this and i ask my self "what you done in your life ?" man i need to start studying :( :(

[@vaisang6659]

ONE CHILD ONE TEACHER ONE PEN AND ONE BOOK CAN CHANGE THE WORLD , WHAT A SPEECH MA'AM continue your speeches and your works to make women empowered . thank you for your amazing speech

[@mariamariloolefreak1781]

so touching...

[@umar.8822]

yes

[@afrozshabbirs2263]

Education is the only solution for each and every social evils of the society. I stand for Malala. I stand for education. I stand for peace. I stand for equality in all forms. I stand for humanity.

[@josecaetanoguterres2047]

She is powerful and i am proud of her

[@Pinkfellow1]

Education is the only solution.

[@sakurasakura-is6bx]

Malala your inspirational not only to women and children but also to the whole world.

[@termanyanggatwech3715]

Im impress of your words and encouragement in the world. Malala may give you more years on earth

[@MrsTillyflop]

What a powerful speech !! Malala you are an incredible young girl !!

[@lovelyvaldez2146]

I am filipina catholic but i bow my head to you Malala. Im following all your speech here in youtube. It is proven that not all Muslims are bad. Anywhere in this world there are many bad whatever their religion or culture or nationality there are many bad than good. I salute you Malala you are the hope of the childrens future generation.

[@safeeramalala2653]

malala yousafzai prove that ISLAM IS PEACE NOT VIOLENCE YES SHE PROVE THAT.MALALA U R THE GREAT BRAVE WOMEN IN THE WORLD.LOVE U MALALA.IAM AM INDIAN I SUPPORT THE GUD THINGS.MALALA UR ALWAYSSSSS SUPPERB SISTER.WE ALL ARE SUPPORTING U MA.MASHAH ALLAH.UR GREAT SISTER. . .

[@Ansusitaula]

2018....💕💕💕I just always started looking her videos after reading her biography...love from Nepal

[@baddie4610]

Um now 15yrs old and I rlly get motivated whenever I listen to this speech..

[@awa285]

God bless you a fabulous lady I really admire you , you’re my inspiration

[@devthapa6296]

What a speech by 16 year old girl.... Absolutely brilliant !!

[@jamamarraje]

malala amazing girl , the encourage girl.

[@papan2078]

Don't worry sis. We need your support. We are with you. We'll be change all pakistani politics systems. We don't live in darkness. Darkness live in us. So let's go forward.

[@masihullah177]

Yeh you are right that peace is necessary for education and unfortunately we are suffering in many ways

[@schopenhauerahnlich8049]

"One child, one teacher, one book, one pencil can change the world for the better..."

[@islam_al_jabbar_el_khalif3356]

MALALA THE BEST GIRL THANK YOU I’M PAKISTANI😭😍😍❤️❤️🌟🌟👏🏽

[@ravishivaniwal9209]

Wat a wonderful speaker at this age, she will do big in her life n bring about the change she dreams of. Best of luck Malala.

[@SujahathHaider]

first time I've watched a complete speech after speech of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam at EU...

[@rosaluther7816]

Hats off to Malala........She is an honour for her Country Pakistan for peace

[@johnwickraxxy8497]

i am also 16 years old and i cannot represent a speech like this in my whole life

[@saritayadav7969]

every person can do this if he is strong believe on him

[@simpleripple7436]

You can dear, pull out courage

[@AK-ow8zn]

Nobody was born to do anything its just about hardwork and determination

[@sukhasawaracreation5128]

sreeju ganesh no bro u can do this 😃

[@raviranjan0737]

Bro you can do everything

[@aayeraaayasamneni4291]

my inspiration. . my guide. .. proud of u...

[@campuscircle6083]

We should support them such people and try to make myself as like this type of great person...

[@divyanshisalgotra9607]

Hats off to u..u r an inspiration and a role model for every person who wants to take stand for the same cause... Today u have made me realize what is the real meaning of education...that probably many students have forgotten and they just take their education as a burden. But i promise today onwards i'll do my studies whole heartedly...because i am lucky that i have got this chance..the chance to study.. Thank u soo much...lots of love to u..stay blessed 😘😊👏👏👍👍

[@camilio08]

Magnificent! I'am studing European Studies, and You, Mala, just explained in a nutshell what we are and for what we stand for!

[@dreamenglishlkr]

Education gives us power to think What is right or what is wrong.

[@rolybling]

Malala is a very impressive young lady, her parents must be incredibly proud of her and everything she is doing to bring education to all children.

[@REELFEEDMEDIA]

also now known as world youth ambassador 4 united nations noble prize winner and more

[@katmalual1256]

She is really strong woman nd powerful i support her i respect her💓👍

[@shitogames5598]

So an amazing speech! I really support Malala

[@abuzaformohammadsaleh9840]

Malala is one of the girl who wanted educato right of Pakistan's children. She is a Brave girl, I like her.

[@PaytonTroy]

EVERY TIME I feel sad about the state of democracy, I watch this or Obama (2008) and I am reminded this is what darkness is fighting. You cannot win against Malala or Obama. They speak the light in every soul. A light generated by nothing but hope and love.

[@HelloWorld-ry1zc]

Zindabad Azad Loy Pashtunistan!! Zindabad PTM Manzoor Pashteen!!

[@mitaleemidge9555]

Bright lines -" it's time to stand for ourselves "... !

[@Azian2008]

we love you malala.

[@smartinvestmentrealty]

You are very strong girl you ca change the world

[@khanali936]

she is awesome. she is doing great for every human not for herself.