The Georgia Commission on Women is a statutory commission established by Act of the Georgia Legislature in 1992 to look at the laws of Georgia
and their impact on women, to make recommendations to the Governor, Lt. Governor, the Legislature and the U.S. Congress. The Commission is also
to study issues of concern to women and families, to encourage and inform Georgia women, to hold conferences and public hearings. The Executive Branch
and all departments cooperate with the Commission, providing resources wherever needed. Funded by the state, the Commission has fifteen members,
with five each appointed to four year terms by the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House.
Testimony from thirteen Public Hearings held in 1993 through 1995, continued at least annually, to the present time, have yielded
the following Commission Priorities, reflected in Commission Policy, Program and Projects:
Advancing the health, education, economic, social and legal status of women in Georgia.
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HEALTH
VIOLENCE
- Domestic Violence
- Sexual Assault
- Elder Abuse
- Child Abuse
- Workplace or School Violence
DISCRIMINATION
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SEXUAL HARASSMENT
CHILDREN'S ISSUES
- Child Support
- Child Custody
- Childhood Health & Obesity
- Quality, Affordable Childcare
RECOGNITION of ACCOMPLISHMENTS of WOMEN
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6th Annual Turknett Leadership Character Awards
Nellie Dunaway Duke of Carrollton was the inaugural recipient of the "Inspiritor Award"