Michelle Obama and other influential figures, including Melinda French Gates and Amal Clooney, gathered in Cape Town to advocate for the empowerment of young girls and the termination of child marriage. The event highlighted the importance of financial assistance in helping to achieve this goal. Michelle Obama, wearing a stunning dress by South African designer Laduma Ngxokolo, used her platform to call for a fairer future for girls worldwide. The event showcased the power of collective efforts in creating a more just society.
The Sony World Photography Awards 2023 recently honoured visual storyteller LeeAnn Olwage with the firstplace award in the professional creative category for her photography series, The Right to Play. Olwage’s work creatively explores the transformative impact of education and empowerment on young girls, using photography as a powerful tool for cocreation and celebration.