HR 1144: Girls Empowerment Day, GlobalHer Justice Day, and the World Day of Social Justice; February 19, 2026; recognize

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.