“What we know is that when girls don't go to school, they earn lower salaries. They get married earlier. They have higher infant and maternal mortality rates. And they're more likely to contract HIV, less likely to immunize their children.”

Michelle Obama is an American lawyer and former First Lady of the United States. She is known for her advocacy on education, healthcare, and women’s empowerment, as well as her candid, uplifting reflections on family, resilience, and public service. Her writing and public speaking emphasize the power of community and personal agency.