Georgia CommonsHR 1144: Girls Empowerment Day, GlobalHer Justice Day, and the World Day of Social Justice; February 19, 2026; recognize
Last action January 28, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes February 19, 2026 as Girls Empowerment Day, GlobalHer Justice Day, and the World Day of Social Justice, honoring the work of Trinity Girls Network and the GlobalHer Justice initiative.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a law that changes any statute. It commends Trinity Girls Network, founded by Dr. Jacqueline Mohair, and its GlobalHer Justice initiative for their work supporting women and girls through education, leadership development, and violence prevention efforts in Georgia and internationally, including in Zambia. The resolution formally designates February 19, 2026 as Girls Empowerment Day, GlobalHer Justice Day, and the World Day of Social Justice, timing the observance to align with the United Nations' World Day of Social Justice. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press. The resolution does not create programs, spend state funds, or change any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes February 19, 2026 as Girls Empowerment Day, GlobalHer Justice Day, and the World Day of Social Justice in Georgia.
- Commends Trinity Girls Network and the GlobalHer Justice initiative for their advocacy work for women and girls, including partnerships with the United Nations.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
- Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties; it is a symbolic honor rather than a change to Georgia law.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Trinity Girls Network, GlobalHer Justice, Dr. Jacqueline Mohair, The Dr. Pat Houston Performing Arts Academy, The Organization of World Leaders, and The Whitney Houston Foundation. More broadly it speaks to girls and young women in Georgia and internationally, including in Zambia.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect, but it gives public, official recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives to an organization's work on girls' empowerment and social justice, and marks an annual gathering at the State Capitol tied to the observance.
Key provisions
- The resolution commends Trinity Girls Network and GlobalHer Justice for leadership, service, and advocacy for women and girls, including United Nations partnership work.
- It designates February 19, 2026 as Girls Empowerment Day, GlobalHer Justice Day, and the World Day of Social Justice.
- It authorizes and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize February 19, 2026, as Girls Empowerment Day, GlobalHer Justice Day, and the World Day of Social Justice, honoring the achievements, resilience, and promise of girls and young women”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)
Topics
- girls empowerment
- social justice
- women's advocacy
- Georgia House resolution
- commemorative days