With her courage and determination, Malala has shown what terrorists fear most: a girl with a book.

Ban KiMoon
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The true power of a person is not in their physical strength or armed force, but in their courage and determination. Malala Yousafzai has shown what terrorists fear most: a girl with a book. Her education and the power of her voice have put her on the front lines to fight for girls’ education around the world. In doing so, she has highlighted the importance of both education and women’s rights.

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