Duchess Meghan teams up with Michelle Obama for important role
Meghan Markle has just been announced to be a speaker at an upcoming virtual summit, alongside her friends Michelle Obama and Priyanka Chopra.
The Duchess of Sussex will be keynote speaker at the 2020 Global Leadership Summit as part of its Girl Up campaign.
"The present is female! But don't take our word for it. Hear from our keynote speaker Meghan Markle, The Duchess of Sussex, as she takes the stage at our 2020 Leadership Summit, happening virtually July 13-15!" the announcement resd.
The Girl Up Global Leadership Summit was created by the United Nations, and notes that it is "dedicated to securing equal opportunities for underprivileged adolescent girls in developing countries such as Ethiopia, Malawi, Guatemala, and India".
Meghan has been a long-time supporter and campaigner for equality for women and girls.
In January 2020 she visited Vancouver-based social justice charity Justice For Girls, which later shared photos on Twitter of Meghan enjoying a cup of tea and conversation with members of its team.
"Yesterday, The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle visited to discuss climate justice for girls and the rights of Indigenous peoples," the organisation wrote.
"Was great to talk about the importance of a holistic approach to social justice, and the power of young women's leadership."
The royal mum also visited the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre to discuss "issues affecting women in the community."
"Look who we had tea with today!" the organisation posted on social media, along with a photo of a beaming Meghan with staff members.
The Global Leadership Summit was originally meant to take place in Washington DC.
However it has since been moved to an online format due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.