In a press statement on the event of International Day of the Girl, Secretary of State John Kerry congratulates Malala Yousafzai of Pakistan who was jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize with Kailash Satyarthi. "International Day of the Girl reminds us of the need to recommit to investing in the world’s 850 million girls so that they can use their talents to contribute to their communities and countries," remarks Kerry. "We know that empowering girls, keeping them free from violence, and providing them with an education is one of the best ways to ensure that societies thrive."