NEW YORK: Nobel laureate and UN Messenger of Peace Malala Yousafzai spoke at Transforming Education Summit at UN General Assembly and called upon world leaders to make schools safe for girls around world and invest in children’s education.

Malala also met joined at Transforming Education Summit by other well-known activists including Amanda Gorman and Indian actress Priyanka Chopra. At Summit, she spoke about education as key to creating a safe and sustainable future.

“If you are serious about creating a safe and sustainable future for children, then be serious about education,” she said. “You have heard enough about how education transforms lives, strengthens economies and contributes to a more peaceful world.” Malala said, “If you are still in doubt about impact of education, go ask a girl. She will tell you what education means to her.” She urged world leaders to go beyond short-term solutions and focus their investments in education in ways that will make lasting change.

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 21 2022

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