Prince Harry has spent the last five days in Nepal, nearly a year after the earthquake which killed more than 8,000 people. He visited camps housing those displaced by the disaster.

Last night, Harry capped off this trip with a truly inspiring speech about women’s rights. He stood alongside the country’s female president and talked about how important education is for women around the world, and how vital it is for men as well as women to speak out about women’s rights. The whole thing is worth a read:

“I am delighted to have the opportunity of opening this event alongside President Bhandari. Madam President, you have championed the opportunities for women and girls in Nepal for many years and it is a privilege to share this stage with you today. Over the last decade, I have been hugely inspired by working alongside those striving to help young people achieve their full potential, sometimes in very difficult circumstances. My charity Sentebale has helped thousands of children access education and healthcare in Lesotho, Southern Africa. Closer to home, in Nottingham, England, I have seen first hand the transformational effect of even the smallest opportunity in keeping a child away from gangs, keeping them in school, and on track to a more fulfilling and prosperous life. While the unique challenges faced by girls is not a topic I have spoken much about in the past, I think it’s important to acknowledge something that has become obvious to me and is already known to everyone in this room: there are way too many obstacles between girls and the opportunities they deserve.”

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