‘WE REALLY CARE. DO YOU?’
MALALA YOUSAFZAI education campaigner
‘Let us pick up our books and our pens, they are the most powerful weapons.’
JOANNA LUMLEY actress and activist
‘When your head is above the parapet like mine, people ask for your help. I love helping, I think we’re here on earth to try to make things better.’
AMAL CLOONEY human rights barrister
‘I believe in international justice. It’s important you don’t just turn the page without people being held to account.’
JOJO MOYES author of Me Before You, who stepped in to save adult literacy scheme Quickreads with her own money, when funding ran out ‘We live in really difficult times and sometimes you just have to put your money where your mouth is. I am lucky enough to be in a position to help, and I’m proud to provide the support Quickreads needs.’ JK ROWLING author and founder of children’s charity Lumos
‘Ignoring racist abuse leaves targets feeling isolated and unsupported. Hate loves silence, which it takes for consent.’
JESS PHILLIPS Labour MP for Birmingham Yardley and women’s rights campaigner
‘We have to try and push ourselves. I’m saying, “Speak up, try it out, let’s try and share around the power.”’
EMMA WATSON actress and UN Women Goodwill Ambassador
‘If you truly pour your heart into what you believe in, even if it makes you vulnerable, amazing things can and will happen.’
RUBY WAX mental health campaigner ‘You wouldn’t consider going up to someone suffering from Alzheimer’s to yell, ‘Come on, get with it, you remember where you left your keys?’ Depression has nothing to do with having a bad day or being sad, it’s a killer if not taken seriously.’