Hello everybody. Salamu alaykum—peace be upon all of you. I'm so happy to be here with you and honored to be a member of the expert committee for the International Children's Peace Prize.

I would say fear is natural, but silence is really dangerous. Silence allows injustice to persist. When I started my journey in defending human rights, expression rights, and women's rights—when I founded my organization “Women Journalists Without Chains,” and began the peaceful revolution against the dictator—I knew the risks. I faced threats, intimidation, and even violence. 

Salam Alaykum, Peace be upon you all. 

Welcome, everyone, to the second Arab Peoples' Summit!

The moderator: What do you think needs to happen to stop the violence in the Middle East and foster peaceful dialogue? Where do you see hope for progress?

Thank you. I am deeply grateful for the invitation to be part of this important conference in Portugal, a nation that has witnessed profound change and become a beacon of resistance against tyranny. Portugal's Carnation Revolution stands as a testament to the power of people to rise up and reclaim their future, to overthrow dictatorship without violence, and to rebuild a nation on the foundations of freedom, democracy, and justice.

Hello and welcome to this important conference addressing issues of democracy in the Arab world. Thank you all for attending, especially in light of the challenges and concerns we face today: the resurgence of tyranny characterized by escalating repression and violence, its efforts to strengthen both internal and external alliances, as well as the ongoing Israeli occupation, foreign ambitions, and persistent internal and regional conflicts.

Hello, everyone. Peace be upon all of you. I'm so happy to be here. It’s a great honor to join you at the 2024 ESG Global Leader Conference in Shanghai, a city symbolizing both modern innovation and ancient wisdom. Shanghai reminds us of our interconnected world and our shared responsibility for its future.