Saturday, July 13, 2013

Malala Yousafzai invokes Mahatma Gandhi in her UN speech

UN: Pakistani teenage activist Malala Yousafzai, in his first public speech to the United Nations, as they shot in the head by the Taliban, has said he was inspired by way of non-violence of Mahatma Gandhi.

Malala calls Gandhi and other global advocate of non-violence, stressing that "I am not against anyone, nor am I here to speak in terms of personal vendetta against the Taliban or any other terrorist group."

"I'm here to talk about the right to education for all children," Malala said in a passionate speech to the General Assembly of the UN Youth on Friday.


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"I want the education of the sons and daughters of all the Taliban and the terrorists and extremists. Not even like the Talib who shot me., Even if it does not take a rifle in my hands and standing in front of me, I'd a shot."

"This is the philosophy of nonviolence I learned from Gandhi, Badshah Khan and Mother Teresa," said the 16-year-old.

Malala told the UN that he will not be silenced by terrorist threats.

"We will take our books and our pens.'S Our strongest weapons. A teacher, a book, a pen, can change the world," Malala said.

The UN celebrates 16 years schoolgirl Pakistan on Friday as a day of full-day programs Malala with young people from all over the world.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon appointed her 16th , "'To ensure Birthday Malala Day in honor of her heroic resistance to education for all.

Ban welcomed the UN Malala praise his courage and determination.

"Malala chose to commemorate his 16th birthday with the world," Ban said, noting the strong support it has received from millions of people around the world.

"Malala, you are not alone. 'Re all with you, behind you," said the Secretary General of the United Nations.

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