"I truly believe that we are all equal, and we all deserve equal opportunities."

"No struggle can ever succeed without women participating side by side with men."

"We realize the importance of our voices only when we are silenced."

"Islam says that you cannot stay ignorant, that you have to go and seek knowledge — no matter how hard it is, or how far you have to travel."

"So let us wage a global struggle against illiteracy, poverty, and terrorism."