We want to encourage everyone to take 20 minutes and watch
the speech delivered at the United Nations on July 12th 2013. Get yourself a few Kleenex and be prepared to
see the pure embodiment of resiliency, forgiveness, courage, inspiration and
hope. July 12th was declared
by the United Nations to be “Malala
Yousafzai Day”.
You will recall that about a year ago there was terrible
news of a barbaric act of terrorism perpetrated on a 15 year old student; a
girl student in Pakistan who was shot point blank in the head on her way home from
school. This was an intentional act
intended to bring fear in an attempt to try to stop girls and their families
and teachers from providing education to female children. That act of brutality was perpetrated upon
Malala Yousafzai.
Here is a link to the speech that Malala delivered
yesterday. Seeing her standing composed,
resolved, recovering, and speaking “truth to power”. She reminds all of us
whether we are old or young, man or woman, and regardless of religion or
economic class, that the pen is mightier than a sword. That words and books can
defeat guns and terrorism. That standing up for what is right and important is
our obligation and is the obligation of leadership. That education and equal
opportunity is a basic human right.
This young woman reminds us what a difference one person can
make. You will certainly want to share this video with your friends, your spouse
or significant others, with your siblings, and with your daughters and sons. Enjoy!
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