An educated girl can lift up her family, her community, and her country. That’s why I’m so proud that today the @ObamaFoundation is launching the Global @GirlsAlliance in support of adolescent girls' education around the world.
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) October 11, 2018
Join us: https://t.co/72b7C6ko0e. pic.twitter.com/5mvFY814rD
Today on International #DayoftheGirl, the @ObamaFoundation is proud to launch the #GlobalGirlsAlliance—a program to empower adolescent girls around the world through education.
— Girls Opportunity Alliance (@girlsalliance) October 11, 2018
Head over to https://t.co/PZZ2Q7Y7p4 to join us. pic.twitter.com/2O996vrahJ
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We worked with @GoFundMe to create a fundraising destination where anyone can support grassroots leaders and their work for adolescent girls’ education.
— Girls Opportunity Alliance (@girlsalliance) October 11, 2018
So read these leaders' stories. Learn about their work. And support them however you can: https://t.co/rvo9nmvTU9.
I’m so proud of the work @MichelleObama has done over the years to ensure adolescent girls have access to education, and I know that the @GirlsAlliance will be another great chapter in her effort to get girls the opportunities they deserve. https://t.co/Ohv6NAylo4
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 11, 2018
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“Educating girls isn’t just good for girls, it’s good for all of us.”
— Girls Opportunity Alliance (@girlsalliance) October 11, 2018
Read @MichelleObama’s piece in @CNNOpinion on why our whole world benefits when girls go to school. #GlobalGirlsAlliancehttps://t.co/RDSvzAImUg
.@MichelleObama knows how to make an entrance! #DayOfTheGirlTODAY pic.twitter.com/W8dc5KPbLL
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 11, 2018
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“As the first African-American first lady of the United States, @MichelleObama was a barrier-breaker from day one.”
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 11, 2018
A look back at Michelle Obama’s time in the White House and what’s next for the former first lady. #DayOfTheGirlTODAY pic.twitter.com/T7a21z4owg
I’m proud to join @MichelleObama and the Global @GirlsAlliance to stand up for adolescent girls’ education today on International #DayoftheGirl and every day! https://t.co/L3w7O5ecAQ
— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) October 11, 2018
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In Uganda, only 2/10 girls make it past the 7th grade. Nearly half are married by the time they’re 18.@JennaBushHager traveled to East Africa to connect with a remarkable woman creating change in her community and joining @MichelleObama’s @girlsalliance. #DayOfTheGirlTODAY pic.twitter.com/luO2mjhIKg
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 11, 2018
“Change is not a direct, smooth path… If we don’t start setting the tone now, we’re going to walk into a world where they’ll still be dealing with those issues in the workplace and at home and in schools.” @MichelleObama talks backlash to #MeToo movement #DayOfTheGirlTODAY pic.twitter.com/Ie4iDxnZLs
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 11, 2018
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“I’m surprised at how much has changed but how much has not changed. And I think that’s where the fire is coming from. Enough is enough.” @MichelleObama talks the time women are living in now one year after the #MeToo movement began #DayOfTheGirlTODAY pic.twitter.com/V7SmfI0YMR
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 11, 2018
“I chose to engage because there’s no choice.” @MichelleObama on why she chose to engage in politics now #DayOfTheGirlTODAY pic.twitter.com/MEz1ZrJqpz
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 11, 2018
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Now that’s how you start your day, supporting @MichelleObama and the #GlobalGirlsAlliance 💖 Goodmorning!!
— Zendaya (@Zendaya) October 11, 2018
Listening to @MichelleObama on @TODAYshow right now. There are 98 million adolescent girls not in school. 98 million. #DayOfTheGirl
— Karlie Kloss (@karliekloss) October 11, 2018
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“Fear it’s not a proper motivator. Hope wins out.” @MichelleObama on her motto, “When they go low, we go high.” #DayOfTheGirlTODAY pic.twitter.com/XyKW1w4AM8
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 11, 2018
“One of the keys to a successful marriage is separate bathrooms.” @MichelleObama says about living with @BarackObama in their house #DayOfTheGirlTODAY pic.twitter.com/Odid5WhE0C
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 11, 2018
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“They’re doing well. I’m so proud of them… I think about what it means for them to have their voice and to have come out of those 8 years [in the White House] confident & poised.” @MichelleObama talks about her daughters and having them grow up in the spotlight pic.twitter.com/yPRFMBl4ER
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 11, 2018
What’s the coolest thing about being a former first lady? -@hodakotb
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 11, 2018
“It’s the small things. It’s opening my door and walking out and enjoying the weather and sitting on my patio. It’s the small things.” -@MichelleObama #DayOfTheGirlTODAY pic.twitter.com/9MjBolKArZ
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.@Zendaya talks about how having teachers for parents inspired her passion for education and activism #DayOfTheGirlTODAY pic.twitter.com/PPIWD2BnzC
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 11, 2018
“I’m grateful to all three of you for being amazing role models for my girls and for all these young women out there.” @michelleobama says to @kelly_clarkson, @iamjhud and @meghan_trainor! #DayOfTheGirlTODAY pic.twitter.com/qMxu8VxbH1
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 11, 2018
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