Michelle Obama and Duchess Meghan are teaming up for female empowerment.
Monday, Obama said that although she wishes everyone could be in-person for this year's summit, she is"so thankful that Girl Up has found a way to keep us connected and celebrate the power of girls all over the world."
"Over these past few months, there's been so much uncertainty. You all are dealing with serious loss in your own families and abrupt changes to your daily lives, especially when it comes to your educations," she continued."But you all have showed incredible resilience in difficult circumstances before. Your determination over so many years has already helped countless girls create a brighter future for themselves and their families.
"Because we believe that the millions of adolescent girls around the world who aren't in school today can make a profound difference for their families, their communities and our entire world, but only if they have the opportunity and the education to get it done," she said. The virtual summit continues through July 15, where Meghan and more special guests will give speeches, including 2018 Nobel Peace Laureate Nadia Murad and Executive Director of UN Women Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuk.alongside husband Prince Harry during a video discussion with members of The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust.“You are the next generation of leadership which this world so desperately needs as it goes through this healing process," Harry said.
Meghan added,"There's nothing that's stopping you now, knowing that you have the attention of the world."
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