U.S. Rep. Young Kim (R-CA) on Feb. 20 sponsored a bipartisan resolution that would recognize World Thinking Day as a celebration of international friendship between girls across the world.
House Resolution (H.Res.) 1024 also would recognize the 2024 World Thinking Day theme, “Our World, Our Thriving Future: The Environment and Global Poverty,” as an opportunity to understand the connections between the well-being of the planet and the sustainability of communities, according to the text.
“Having women at the table across industries benefits our communities, our country, and our world,” Rep. Kim said. “As one of the first Korean American women to serve in Congress, I want to do my part to uplift women and girls and ensure they feel empowered to make their voices heard. Where girls speak their minds, positive impact will follow.”
Rep. Kim introduced H.Res. 1024 alongside lead original cosponsor U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ). The congresswomen are co-chairs of Girl Scout Troop Capitol Hill.
“Nearly nine million people across the globe will celebrate World Thinking Day to elevate issues critical to young women and girls,” said Rep. Watson Coleman. “In 2024, those issues are environmental stewardship and global poverty. I applaud the millions of Girl Scouts that are effectively working together to create a future that prioritizes the planet and eradicates poverty so all young women can thrive.”
According to the text of the resolution, the World Thinking Day badge is the most earned award in Girl Scouts, with over 150,000 girls earning the award annually in the United States.
It is also the most earned badge by members of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, with more than 1.3 million participants in the last 10 years.
H.Res. 1024 has been referred to the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee for consideration.