Michelle Obama, Amal Clooney and Melinda Gates met in New York last Tuesday to discuss a subject that is particularly close to their hearts: that of the forced marriage of minors.
The three women influencers announced the launch of the
Get Her There
campaign , a global initiative they will lead through their respective foundations.
The objective will be to educate young women around the world, in order to provide them with the tools necessary for their emancipation.
"We created the
Get Her There
campaign to inspire everyone to get involved in our work - because we know the world would benefit if (all) women were educated and empowered," said the former first lady of the United States in a press release relayed by
People
.
Barriers to break down
"That's why I'm so grateful that Melinda and Amal - two of the most compelling and influential leaders in gender equality - are teaming up with Girls Opportunity Alliance to help break down barriers in the world. path of every woman and to allow them to meet the opportunities they deserve", continued Michelle Obama, who also recalled disturbing figures during the event organized at the beginning of the week.
Indeed, nearly 12 million women are forced into marriage before the age of 18 worldwide each year.
In addition, one in seven women is married before the age of 15 in so-called developing countries;
which also means that they often leave school permanently.
And Amal Clooney to wonder: “Who knows how many of these girls could have invested in the fight against cancer or lead a country?
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