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HI HCR101
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/11/2021
Primary Sponsor
Linda Ichiyama
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AI Summary
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Recognizes October 11, 2021, as the International Day of the Girl in Hawaii to support the empowerment and rights of young women worldwide.
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Acknowledges that girl children globally face discrimination and violence including cultural exploitation, sexual abuse, forced marriage, and female genital mutilation.
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Notes that such discrimination limits girls' access to education, nutrition, and health care, reducing their opportunities compared to boys.
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Emphasizes that empowering girls requires active support from parents, guardians, families, boys, men, and the wider community.
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Directs transmission of a certified copy of the resolution to the Governor.
Legislative Description
Urging The Empowerment Of Young Women By Recognizing October 11, 2021, As The International Day Of The Girl.
Last Action
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1).
3/23/2021