UN Women Executive Director applauds joint Nobel Peace Prize win for Malala, Kailash Satyarthi
Statement by UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, on the Nobel Peace Prize award to Malala Yousafzai and Kailash SatyarthiDate:
Malala Yousafzai at the UN Youth Assembly. Photo: UN Photo/Rick Bajornas
Malala’s staunch and fearless advocacy has amplified the voices of girls who might otherwise remain unheard. She knows that a full education is essential for girls to flourish and participate as equals in life. More than that, as they grow to their full potential in society, their voices, participation and leadership are crucial elements in economic prosperity, inclusive societies, and sustainable peace and security. Empowered girls like Malala are the best drivers of growth, the best hope for reconciliation in conflict, and the best buffer against the radicalization of youth and the repetition of cycles of violence.
Watch an emblematic speech by Malala at the UN Youth Assembly in 2013: