OSLO, Norway (AP) - Malala Yousafszai wasn't alone when she was shot by the Taliban for having the temerity to demand an education.
Two other girls were also attacked that day in Pakistan and Malala hasn't forgotten them. She brought her friends with her to Oslo, Norway, so they can share her joy as she receives the Nobel Peace Prize.
Shazia Ramazan, 16, and Kainat Riaz, 17, hugged their friend and posed for pictures with her Tuesday before telling reporters that all three are bound together in what they called "Mission Malala" - joining with people around the world to make sure young girls get a chance to study.
"When you are educated, you are able to do everything," Riaz said. "If you are not educated, you can't do anything."
Girl power was hard won for these two. Both suffered severe wounds in the Oct. 8, 2012 Taliban attack. Malala was airlifted to a British hospital, but Ramazan and Riaz stayed behind.
Police escorted them to school. But they were determined to go - and it made them appreciate it all the more.
The girls are now studying in Wales within the castle-like walls of UWC Atlantic College. Both want to be doctors.