First Lady Michelle Obama Unveils 62 Million Girls Campaign

She went on to stress the seriousness of the 62 Million Girls campaign as she earned a loud applause for the crowd.

Right now 62 million girls are not in school … they deserve the same chances to get an education as my daughters and your daughters.

A few celebs participated in the #62MillionGirls hashtag on Instagram. Check ’em out below.

In school, I learned how to speak up for myself. #62MillionGirls don’t have that chance. 62MillionGirls.com –mo

A photo posted by First Lady Michelle Obama (@michelleobama) on Sep 26, 2015 at 3:47pm PDT

In school I learned to apply cultural and historical context. #62MillionGirls don’t have that chance. Share what you learned in school with your photo and #62MillionGirls to join our yearbook at 62milliongirls.com A photo posted by Kerry Washington (@kerrywashington) on Sep 27, 2015 at 1:31pm PDT

In school, I learned that there is no boundary that can hold or limit you if you can read. With a book in hand, I learned I am always free. #62MillionGirls don’t have that chance.

A photo posted by Shonda Rhimes (@shondarhimes) on Sep 27, 2015 at 5:51pm PDT

In school I learned to follow my own path. #62MillionGirls don’t have that chance. Share what you learned in school with your photo and #62MillionGirls to join our yearbook at 62milliongirls.com A photo posted by Misty Copeland (@mistyonpointe) on Sep 27, 2015 at 7:58am PDT

I was all smiles because I got to go to school and be myself. #62MillionGirls don’t have that chance. Let’s end that. 62milliongirls.com

A photo posted by Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) on Sep 27, 2015 at 2:13pm PDT

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