I don't fear death; I fear remaining silent in the face of injustice. I am young and I want to live. But I say to those that would eliminate my voice…

- Malalai Joya

In some big cities [in Pakistan] some women have access to a job and education - but the UN reported that more than 5 million girls cannot go to scho…

- Malalai Joya

People who look the other way when they see these war criminals are smaller criminals themselves.

- Malalai Joya

People say the war in Iraq is a bad war, and the war in Afghanistan is a good war, but what's the difference between them? Democratic people around t…

- Malalai Joya

Day by day, it's worse for my people, especially for the women. And that's why, because of all of these main reasons, we say this is the mockery of d…

- Malalai Joya

Rights are not easy to obtain, and once we understand this, we must work attentively and persistently - and never become careless or lazy.

- Malalai Joya

I am never frightened when I tell the truth.

- Malalai Joya

Democracy never comes by the barrel of a gun, or by cluster bombs.

- Malalai Joya

If I should die, and you should choose to carry on my work, you are welcome to visit my grave. Pour some water on it and shout three times. I want to…

- Malalai Joya