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Michelle Obama, Sasha and Malia: All the pics from their 'Let Girls Learn' trip to Africa and Spain


UPDATED FEBRUARY 28, 2019 10:14 AM EST

A look at FLOTUS's "Let Girls Learn" trip in Africa.

A look at <a href="https://us.hellomagazine.com/tags/1/michelle-obama/"><strong>Michelle Obama</strong></a>'s "Let Girls Learn" trip with daughters Malia and Sasha. During their travels to Liberia, Morocco and Spain, the trio will meet with government officials, royals and celebrities who are advocates of the campaign.
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Michelle even launched a Snapchat to document the trip to show students in the states the plight of 62 million girls around the world who cannot get an education.
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A look at Michelle Obama's "Let Girls Learn" trip with daughters Malia and Sasha. During their travels to Liberia, Morocco and Spain, the trio will meet with government officials, royals and celebrities who are advocates of the campaign.
Michelle even launched a Snapchat to document the trip to show students in the states the plight of 62 million girls around the world who cannot get an education.
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<b>Day Five</B>
Wearing a graphic print dress, First Lady Michelle Obama gave a wave as she, mom Marian, and daughters Sasha and Malia, headed home from their nearly week-long visit to Africa and Spain.
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Day Five Wearing a graphic print dress, First Lady Michelle Obama gave a wave as she, mom Marian, and daughters Sasha and Malia, headed home from their nearly week-long visit to Africa and Spain.
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As they had throughout the trip, Sasha and Malia wore complementing outfits as they arrived at the airport with grandmother Marian Robinson.
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As they had throughout the trip, Sasha and Malia wore complementing outfits as they arrived at the airport with grandmother Marian Robinson.
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The family shared hugs with Ambassador James Costos and his husband Michael S. Smith as they prepared to depart.
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The family shared hugs with Ambassador James Costos and his husband Michael S. Smith as they prepared to depart.
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Sasha and Mrs Obama share a mother-daughter look on the tarmac.
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Sasha and Mrs Obama share a mother-daughter look on the tarmac.
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<b>Day Four</b>
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<a href="https://us.hellomagazine.com/tags/1/queen-letizia/"><strong>Queen Letizia</strong></a> welcomed Michelle Obama to Zarzuela Palace in Madrid. The first lady's trip to Spain marks her last stop on her Let Girls Learn tour.
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Day Four
Queen Letizia welcomed Michelle Obama to Zarzuela Palace in Madrid. The first lady's trip to Spain marks her last stop on her Let Girls Learn tour.
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The monarch was a vision in red stepping out in a Nina Ricci dress. Letizia completed her look wearing nude court heels and her hair sleek. Meanwhile, Michelle paid homage to Spain in a white DELPOZO summer dress that she teamed with stylish metallic sandals.
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The monarch was a vision in red stepping out in a Nina Ricci dress. Letizia completed her look wearing nude court heels and her hair sleek. Meanwhile, Michelle paid homage to Spain in a white DELPOZO summer dress that she teamed with stylish metallic sandals.
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After touring the palace with Letizia, the two women headed to the Matadero culture center to speak to a group of 600 young women about education around the world.
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After touring the palace with Letizia, the two women headed to the Matadero culture center to speak to a group of 600 young women about education around the world.
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Michelle spoke first at the Let Girls Learn initiative saying, "Every one of us has the power and obligation to be a champion for girls around the world. In countries like Spain and the United States, men and women are often held to very different standards."
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Michelle spoke first at the Let Girls Learn initiative saying, "Every one of us has the power and obligation to be a champion for girls around the world. In countries like Spain and the United States, men and women are often held to very different standards."
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The first lady welcomed the Spanish Queen on to the stage at the conference in Madrid.
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The first lady welcomed the Spanish Queen on to the stage at the conference in Madrid.
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Queen Letizia of Spain and First Lady Michelle greeted each other with a kiss at the initiative, where they were discussing education with hundreds of women.
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Queen Letizia of Spain and First Lady Michelle greeted each other with a kiss at the initiative, where they were discussing education with hundreds of women.
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The First Lady yielded the stage at the conference to the Spanish royal. Letizia began her speech by paying tribute to the victims of the Istanbul airport terrorist attack that occurred earlier in the week.
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The First Lady yielded the stage at the conference to the Spanish royal. Letizia began her speech by paying tribute to the victims of the Istanbul airport terrorist attack that occurred earlier in the week.
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Her Majesty addressed the women in attendance telling them, "I think today, we are all clear that the education of girls transforms, protects and is productive." She also noted that we need to nurture "the talent, energy and intelligence of millions of girls around the world."
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Her Majesty addressed the women in attendance telling them, "I think today, we are all clear that the education of girls transforms, protects and is productive." She also noted that we need to nurture "the talent, energy and intelligence of millions of girls around the world."
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<b>Day Three</b>
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President Obama's wife touched down at Madrid's Torrejon Air Force Base wither her daughters Malia and Sasha. The first lady is in Spain to deliver a speech on Let Girls Learn, in addition to sharing stories of women she has met during previous travels and to highlight new commitments to support Let Girls Learn.
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Day Three
President Obama's wife touched down at Madrid's Torrejon Air Force Base wither her daughters Malia and Sasha. The first lady is in Spain to deliver a speech on Let Girls Learn, in addition to sharing stories of women she has met during previous travels and to highlight new commitments to support Let Girls Learn.

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Michelle had a Marilyn Monroe moment as she disembarked Air Force One, holding down her summer dress.
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Michelle had a Marilyn Monroe moment as she disembarked Air Force One, holding down her summer dress.
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The first lady cautiously made her way down the exit steps with her daughters Malia and Sasha Obama, as well as her own mother, Marian Shields Robinson.
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The first lady cautiously made her way down the exit steps with her daughters Malia and Sasha Obama, as well as her own mother, Marian Shields Robinson.
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Michelle was greeted with a bouquet of flowers upon her arrival to Madrid.
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Michelle was greeted with a bouquet of flowers upon her arrival to Madrid.
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The Obama girls looked summer ready arriving to Madrid's airport in mini dresses and sandals.
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The Obama girls looked summer ready arriving to Madrid's airport in mini dresses and sandals.
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FLOTUS' hair was no match for the wind in Spain. Michelle fixed herself as she made her way to the car.
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FLOTUS' hair was no match for the wind in Spain. Michelle fixed herself as she made her way to the car.
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<b>Day Two</b>
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Michelle, Sasha, Malia and Michelle's mother, Marian Robinson stepped off the plane at Marrakesh International Airport.
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Day Two
Michelle, Sasha, Malia and Michelle's mother, Marian Robinson stepped off the plane at Marrakesh International Airport.
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Michelle and her daughters Malia and Sasha were greeted by Moroccan Princess Lalla Salma upon their arrival to Morocco.
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Michelle and her daughters Malia and Sasha were greeted by Moroccan Princess Lalla Salma upon their arrival to Morocco.
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The first lady dinned with Princess Lalla Salma of Morocco in Marrakech.
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The first lady dinned with Princess Lalla Salma of Morocco in Marrakech.
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Michelle's daughter Sasha Obama sat beside the Moroccan royal during the dinner, where actress Meryl Streep was also in attendance.
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Michelle's daughter Sasha Obama sat beside the Moroccan royal during the dinner, where actress Meryl Streep was also in attendance.
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The First Lady, sporting a printed dress, waved goodbye to the Moroccan city of Marrakesh at the doorway of Air Force One.
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The First Lady, sporting a printed dress, waved goodbye to the Moroccan city of Marrakesh at the doorway of Air Force One.
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Michelle was joined by Meryl Streep as they met with young Moroccan girls during the "Let Girls Learn" event.
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Michelle was joined by Meryl Streep as they met with young Moroccan girls during the "Let Girls Learn" event.
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<b>Day One</b>
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FLOTUS hugged a young student during her talk at Unification Town in Liberia. During the session, Michelle told the girls "You don't have to be somebody different to be important. You're important in your own right. Nobody wants you to act like a boy. People want and need to value you because of who you are, because of your story, because of your challenges. That's what makes you unique."
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Day One
FLOTUS hugged a young student during her talk at Unification Town in Liberia. During the session, Michelle told the girls "You don’t have to be somebody different to be important. You’re important in your own right. Nobody wants you to act like a boy. People want and need to value you because of who you are, because of your story, because of your challenges. That’s what makes you unique."
Photo: Instagram/@michelleobama
The first lady met with Liberian school girls and pushed them to continue their education.
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The first lady met with Liberian school girls and pushed them to continue their education.
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FLOTUS posed with members of the US Peace Corps during her trip to Liberia.
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FLOTUS posed with members of the US Peace Corps during her trip to Liberia.
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Michelle Obama paid a visit to Monrovia for her "Let Girls Learn" tour in Africa with Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. During the first stop in Liberia, she visited girls who were forced to drop out due to financial reasons.
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Michelle Obama paid a visit to Monrovia for her "Let Girls Learn" tour in Africa with Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. During the first stop in Liberia, she visited girls who were forced to drop out due to financial reasons.
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