According to Obama’s decision of the Norwegian Nobel Committee reminded everyone about the urgent need to work for the protection of the rights and freedoms of young people.
In a published statement, Obama stressed that “Malala and Kailash defied the threats and intimidation, by risking their own lives to save others and build a better world for future generations.”
President of the United States pointed out that although the winners come from different countries and are representatives of different religions and generations – Yousafzai is a 17-year-old Muslim from Pakistan, a 60-year-old Satyarthi Hindu from India – it combines their “commitment to justice” and “belief in the dignity of every girl and every boy.”
Malala, despite his young age, “has inspired people around the world their passion and determination to ensure the right of girls to education. When the Taliban tried to silence her, responded to their brutality with strength and determination “- wrote Obama. Recalled that he and his wife Michelle visited Pakistani last year in the White House.” We were struck by her courage and her hope filled us, especially since we know this is just the beginning of her extraordinary efforts for a better world “- said the president.
Kailash Satyarthi, as recalled Obama devoted his life to fight against slavery and child labor. true measure of his efforts is not one prize, but “tens of thousands of people who, thanks to his efforts live in freedom and dignity” – said the President of the United States.
Paying a tribute to their achievements, Obama – himself a Nobel Peace Prize laureate from 2009 – assured that the United States will continue to stand the side of those who defend universal human rights.
(RC)
Obama admiration of Nobel Peace Prize winners – Onet.pl
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