Congratulating and honoring Malala Yousafzai, recipient of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize.

congratulates Malala Yousafzai on receiving the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize, which is awarded for her outstanding achievements;

honors Malala Yousafzai for her contribution to global education equality and the promotion of peace;

states that in honoring Malala Yousafzai, it also honors those who have promoted education equality including those individuals who continue to champion the fundamental right of all children to a peaceful education in Pakistan and elsewhere; and

emphasizes that violations of human rights in general, and the persecution of children specifically, are matters of legitimate concern to all nations.