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title: HR 1144. Girls Empowerment Day, GlobalHer Justice Day, and the World Day of Social Justice; February 19, 2026; recognize
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bill_number: HR 1144
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status_date: 2026-01-28
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  - Billy Mitchell
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# HR 1144. Girls Empowerment Day, GlobalHer Justice Day, and the World Day of Social Justice; February 19, 2026; recognize

## Text

House Resolution 1144
By: Representative Mitchell of the 88th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing February 19, 2026, as Girls Empowerment Day, GlobalHer Justice Day, and the
World Day of Social Justice; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Trinity Girls Network, founded in July 2016 by Dr. Jacqueline Mohair, an
Outstanding Georgia Citizen Award recipient, has demonstrated a sustained and impactful
commitment to empowering girls and young women through education, leadership
development, violence prevention, and global advocacy; and
WHEREAS, Trinity Girls Network is the founding organization of GlobalHer Justice, an
initiative dedicated to advancing justice, protection, access, and opportunity for women and
girls locally, nationally, and globally, with particular emphasis on survivors of violence,
underserved communities, and systemic equity; and
WHEREAS, GlobalHer Justice aligns with the United Nations priority of Justice for Women
and Girls, advancing justice-centered solutions through education, policy awareness,
international dialogue, and collaborative action to strengthen human rights protections and
equitable access to opportunity worldwide; and
WHEREAS, Trinity Girls Network operates as a non-governmental organization with
consultative status under the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC),
enabling advocacy for women and girls on a global platform and alignment with the United
Nations Sustainable Development Goals; and
WHEREAS, Trinity Girls Network and GlobalHer Justice extend their impact
internationally, including ongoing humanitarian, educational, and empowerment initiatives
in Zambia and other global regions, providing essential resources, leadership development,
and advocacy support to girls and young women in need; and
WHEREAS, despite global progress, millions of girls and young women continue to face
barriers to education, safety, justice, and opportunity, underscoring the urgent need for
coordinated empowerment and justice-centered initiatives; and
WHEREAS, research consistently demonstrates that investing in girls and women through
education and justice initiatives leads to healthier families, stronger economies, safer
communities, and lasting generational change; and
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia is home to countless gifted girls and young women whose
leadership potential is strengthened through initiatives that promote education,
empowerment, civic engagement, and justice; and
WHEREAS, the observance of Girls Empowerment Day and GlobalHer Justice Day on
February 19, 2026, intentionally aligns with the United Nations World Day of Social Justice,
reinforcing a shared commitment to justice-centered solutions that empower girls and
women, address systemic inequities, and promote dignity, safety, and opportunity at the
local, national, and global levels; and
WHEREAS, the annual observance of Girls Empowerment Day, GlobalHer Justice Day, and
the World Day of Social Justice convenes Trinity Girls Network, GlobalHer Justice, The Dr.
Pat Houston Performing Arts Academy, The Organization of World Leaders, and The
Whitney Houston Foundation at the Georgia State Capitol to elevate awareness, inspire
leadership, and advance justice for women and girls.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body commend Trinity Girls Network and the GlobalHer Justice
initiative for their leadership, service, and advocacy on behalf of women and girls in Georgia
and around the world, including their work in partnership with the United Nations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that 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 while
affirming justice, education, equity, and opportunity as foundational pillars of empowerment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the
public and the press.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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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.

### Plain-language summary

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 it 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-01-28)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-01-28)
- Sponsors: Billy Mitchell
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72564

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1144.md?full=1