Education
What is one thing Malala says every child should be able to do?
Go to school / Get an education
What country is Malala from?
Pakistan
What are human rights?
Basic freedoms and protections for all people
Malala believes one child, one teacher, one book, and one pen can do what?
Change the world
About how many children around the world attend primary school today?
700 million children
Malala believes education can help change the world in what way?
By bringing peace / stopping violence / helping people
How old was Malala when she spoke at the United Nations?
16 years old
Name one human right children have.
Education / Safety / Freedom
What does it mean to stand up for something?
To speak out or defend it
About what percent of the world’s school-age children are now enrolled in primary school?
90 percent
What does the pen is mightier than the sword mean?
ideas, words, and education are more powerful than violence or fighting.
What group tried to stop girls from going to school in Malala’s country?
The Taliban
Are human rights only for adults?
No, they are for everyone
Malala used her voice instead of what?
Violence
How far behind are developing countries in education compared to developed countries?
100 years behind
Malala says books and pens are powerful because they help people do what?
Learn and make change
Even after being hurt, Malala continued to do what?
Speak up for education
Why are human rights important?
They keep people safe and treated fairly
Did fear or courage help Malala keep going?
courage
Name one reason countries began building mass schooling systems long ago
to prepare for war, to train workers, to build national identity, or to support human rights
According to Malala, who deserves an education?
All children / Everyone
Malala uses speeches and books to spread what message?
all children, especially girls, have the right to an education.
What happens when human rights are not respected?
People can be treated unfairly or hurt
What is one way kids can help protect human rights?
Be kind / Speak up / Learn and share
Which world organization helped declare education a basic human right in 1948?
The United Nations