Compare And Contrast Malala And Hillary Clinton

International affairs have always had enormous influence on each continent and country. The beliefs of one country may differ from another, the conflicts that arise in response of these discords, attract the attention of many world peace advocates. Many of these activists would like to see the end of wars, violence and military intervention in under-developed countries, as well as the enforcing of human rights to all citizens. Due to the ever-changing worldwide status, many activists have different ideas on how world peace should or can be achieved, both Malala Yousafzai and Hillary Clinton, civil rights activists, believe that world peace can be obtained through equality, education and equal opportunities for women.

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Education is not only a valuable resource for women and children, but a scarcity in other countries. The bias against, and the oppression of women in underdeveloped countries is so apparent that women and children attending school have to fear for their safety with merely obtaining an education. To this, Malala says, “We are all together, united for the cause of education. And if we want to achieve our goal, then let us empower ourselves with the weapon of knowledge and let us shield ourselves with unity and togetherness.” By referring to education as a weapon used to fight off discrimination and hate, she emphasizes the necessity of education for countries fighting for rights. Education, she says, is the only way to empower this movement. By knowing, you can fight for what you believe in, and have the knowledge to defend your cause. Hillary, as well as Malala, speaks of the importance of education for women. Hillary’s speech states that, “Women comprise more than half the world’s population, 70% of the world’s poor, and two-thirds of those who are not taught to read and write,” and pairing this with her point that if women are well educated their families flourish, we see why countries are held back due to the lack of educating women. Together, Malala and Hillary make the point that education for women, and children, only makes us closer to reaching worldwide peace. Using education to allow their voices to be heard, women can support themselves, as well as their families and communities, and can mold their society in such a way that will cause it to be a more efficient and