They will kill me but they will not kill my voice, because it will be the voice of all Afghan women. You can cut the flower, but you cannot stop the coming of spring. — Malalai Joya Copy Share Image
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: I am ready, wherever and whenever you might strike.… — Malalai Joya Copy Share Image
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… — Malalai Joya Copy Share Image
“My country is still in chains of bloody and terrorist fundamentalists. The situation in Afghanistan and conditions of its ill-fated women will never change… — Malalai Joya Copy Share Image
People who look the other way when they see these war criminals are smaller criminals themselves. — Malalai Joya Copy Share Image
They will kill me but they will not kill my voice, because it will be the voice of all Afghan women. You can cut… — Malalai Joya Copy Share Image
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… — Malalai Joya Copy Share Image
In some big cities [in Pakistan] some women have access to a job and education - but the UN reported that more than 5… — Malalai Joya Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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… — Malalai Joya Copy Share Image
If I should die, and you should choose to carry on my work, you are welcome to visit my grave. Pour some water on… — Malalai Joya Copy Share Image