In many countries, they do not even keep track of how girls are doing in school, or if they are there at all. If we say, 'Girls count,' then we must count girls, so we can see if we are really making progress in educating every girl.

We must tell girls their voices are important.

Some girls cannot go to school because of the child labor and child trafficking.

Islam tells us every girl and boy should be educated. I don't know why the Taliban have forgotten it.

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.

We women are going to bring change. We are speaking up for girls' rights, but we must not behave like men, like they have done in the past.