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Islam tells us every girl and boy should be educated. I don't know why the Taliban have forgotten it.
Malala Yousafzai
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What this quote means

Education is essential for all children, regardless of gender, and it is a fundamental right that should not be ignored.

Malala Yousafzai emphasizes the importance of education for both girls and boys, highlighting a core principle of Islam that advocates for education for all. By questioning the Taliban's stance on this issue, she points out the contradiction between their actions and the foundational values of equality and knowledge, urging a return to the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to learn.

Themes

EducationGirlsBoysTalibanRightsIslamKnowledge

In practice

Example use cases

In a speech advocating for children's rights, one might reference this quote to highlight the importance of universal education.

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