Her words: Malala has told her story in a newly published biography
Honoured: The 16-year-old Pakistani schoolgirl has been awarded the 2013 Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought by the European Parliament
Today, announcing the award of the Sakharov Prize, the President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz also praised Malala's advocacy on behalf of the millions of girls around the world who are denied their basic right to an education.
He said: ‘By awarding the Sakharov Prize to Malala Yousafzai, the European Parliament acknowledges the incredible strength of this young woman.
‘Malala bravely stands for the right of all children to be granted a fair education.
‘This right for girls is far too commonly neglected.
‘Malala has courageously recovered from a Taliban attack and now eloquently advocates through the world for this fundamental and just cause.
‘Let us not forget that Malala is still threatened in Pakistan.’
He added: ‘As tomorrow is the International Day of the Girl Child, I would like to recall that some 250 million young girls around the world cannot freely go to school.
‘Malala's example reminds us of our duty and responsibility to the right to education for children.
‘This is the best investment for the future.’
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