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Pakistani girl shot by Taliban speaks out for kids' rights

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    Exclusive: Eric Shawn reports from New York

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And a Fox News exclusive now in a rare public statement.

-- -- -- guy is speaking out.

About the rights of children everywhere the Pakistani teenager.

-- you no doubt remember and heroic incredible story she survived a gunshot to her head.

By the Taliban she was riding a bus she had been a big promoter of education for girls in her country.

And -- -- now joins us with more on what this young woman is now doing Eric.

To try to further her cause.

It's amazing good morning Martha good morning everyone -- hours of courses are remarkable story should make headlines and captured hearts and inspired millions around the world.

And -- an ally -- Zelaya is continuing to speak out for the United Nations women for peace.

She is the fifteen year old Pakistani team became known for calling -- -- to attend school and Taliban controlled areas.

And for her young activist and she was targeted by that Taliban government in Pakistan.

Who shot her at point blank range on a school bus last October.

She was in a coma but miraculously survived.

And now refuses to back down.

But -- -- made this video play at the British hospital where she continues to undergo treatment the video was made to commemorate international women's day which will be held at the UN tomorrow.

In -- video you can see the effects of her injuries but she is remarkably composed and articulate.

She presses her case for oppressive societies to -- girls and boys get an education and go to school.

If you want each and every got to be educated if you want peace -- ignored the -- -- -- she's in or have to try it on should be united and we should debate for anyone has to can't.

And seek progress we should do it by ourselves and did they think rankings education.

Because education is the only need me -- -- -- piece.

This way.

And you and women for peace will be holding a rally and march at the United Nations tomorrow morning Martha.

-- how she doing it -- looks remarkably wow.

In this video where she actually does and the -- she speaks in her voice she is recovering very well she lives in Britain now with her family.

And and despite everything she's gone through she promises to continue -- mission that nearly cost her her life.

You know the Taliban does -- to still try and kill her.

By the way Martha she has been nominated for their Nobel peace perhaps -- can -- -- she would be top contender apps that will be saying.

She's just incredible we're gonna hear a lot more from -- -- -- Eric thank you very much side.

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