[wanabidii] Press Releases: 2014 Nobel Peace Prize Recipients - Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: 2014 Nobel Peace Prize Recipients - Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai 10/10/2014 06:27 PM EDT 2014 Nobel Peace Prize Recipients - Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC October 10, 2014 There is no greater purpose than a life lived in service to those whom society has forgotten. Today, I congratulate Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai for winning the 95th Nobel Peace Prize. Their efforts to promote the rights of children have benefited millions of young people around the world. Kailash and his organization, Bachpan Bachao Andolan, have worked to eradicate modern slavery in India. Their work has freed thousands of children from abusive labor practices, assisted in bringing human traffickers to justice, and improved awareness of the crime of human trafficking. Kailash has been a longtime partner of the State Department, which named him a Trafficking in Persons Report Hero in 2007. Malala has become a global leader, inspiring millions of people through her advocacy for girl’s education. The brutal attack against Malala by the Taliban two years ago this month could not silence her. The attack only drew a stark contrast between people like Malala who work to build a future and the extremists who simply want to destroy. Malala’s example challenges us all to support the struggle against brutality and heed the call to action for human rights and education This award is also a reminder that there are still millions of children around the world being exploited and barred from school every day. That’s why Kailash and Malala’s work is so important. While they come from different countries and religious backgrounds, they share the same passion for protecting the most vulnerable among us. I am inspired by these two leaders. The United States will continue to support all efforts to ensure a bright future for all the world’s children. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520