Michelle Obama hosts International Day of the Girl event at the White House (14 images)

First Lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks at a screening of the movie "We Will Rise: Michelle Obama’s Mission to Educate Girls Around the World," in honor of International Day of the Girl at the White House in Washington, D.C. on October 11, 2016. The film tells the story of adolescent girls overcoming challenges to achieve their educations and change their lives. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

actress Meryl Streep delivers remarks at a screening of the movie "We Will Rise: Michelle Obama’s Mission to Educate Girls Around the World," in honor of International Day of the Girl at the White House in Washington, D.C. on October 11, 2016. The film tells the story of adolescent girls overcoming challenges to achieve their educations and change their lives. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

First Lady Michelle Obama hugs actress Meryl Streep at a screening of the movie "We Will Rise: Michelle Obama’s Mission to Educate Girls Around the World," in honor of International Day of the Girl at the White House in Washington, D.C. on October 11, 2016. The film tells the story of adolescent girls overcoming challenges to achieve their educations and change their lives. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

Musician Andra Day performs for First Lady Michelle Obama at a screening of the movie "We Will Rise: Michelle Obama’s Mission to Educate Girls Around the World," in honor of International Day of the Girl at the White House in Washington, D.C. on October 11, 2016. The film tells the story of adolescent girls overcoming challenges to achieve their educations and change their lives. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI