My message to the girls of the world is the same as what I want to say to Iranian girls because I believe that, thanks to the Internet, we are living in a global village. I want to tell the girls that “Sleeping Beauty” is no longer the model of a perfect girl. Nowadays, adorable girls are those who are socially active with their eyes wide open. These girls can have something to say. Yes, beauty is great, having money is wonderful, but what gives the spirit to your life is what you have put into your life by your own effort.

What matters is that girls can stand on their feet. They should be able choose their future and never ignore what they like to experience because of being shy or because of the social barriers. Girls should never be afraid of the problems they might face.

And my last point is a piece of advice about how to react to any kind of domestic violence or any kind of harassment: No one should remain silent out of fear or to protect their honor. It just makes the criminals bolder and sets the ground for them to repeat their behavior.

Q. I feel inspired by your positive outlook on life. What motivates you to believe in your dreams and pursue them with so much dignity? — Paulo Lavigne, Brazil

The modern world usually overlooks religion. But I believe in a power that has created the world. I believe in God, and I try to make my decisions in line with the beauties of the world. I believe that this energy, this power, what I call God, helps me in troubled times if I try to be a good person. My faith in God has contributed a lot to my self-confidence.

The attack damaged me, but because of it, I have met many wonderful people who I would have had no idea they even existed.

I pardoned this attacker, and now that I do not have money for my surgery, my doctor says that he would do my next operation for free. I believe that God will never leave me alone.