It's no surprise that Michelle Obama is championing the cause for education for all girls. Even with the prestigious title of First Lady of the United States (or FLOTUS) and mom to first daughters Malia and Sasha Obama, she will tell you that she's a mom (in chief) - first. Understanding that education is the key to the success of girls, everywhere, she has teamed up with the Peace Corps, and other government agencies, to spread the word about 'Let Girls Learn' , an initiative to expand access to education for girls around the world. First Lady Michelle Obama talks to young women at a 'Let Girls Learn' event in Washington. Photo/CD Brown. Adolescent girls with an education are more likely to earn a better living for herself, her family and community. The fact is, girls with a secondary education - in particular - are more likely to marry later, have children later in life, have lower birth rates and lower infant mortality rates and low rat...
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