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Women Driving Change Women have the potential to be a major force for change in 2020. The YWCA’s 3rd national survey of women in the United States, YWomenVote 2020 — explores their economic, health, gender-based violence, workplace equity, [...]

  VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION How do I Register to Vote? Online: Visit olvr.hawaii.gov. You must have a current Hawaii Driver’s License or State ID to complete an application online. Mail: Print & submit a completed Voter Registration Application to your Clerk’s Office. In-person: Visit the [...]

The Status of Women in Hawaii is a compilation of statistics and information pertaining to the status of women in Hawaii published in November of 2017. This data represents (1) voting; (2) women in office; (3) households; (4) [...]

Efforts across the country are underway to ensure Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are fully and accurately counted in the 2020 Census. The video below is a powerful rendition of “This is Me” performed by Native Hawaiian and [...]

HAWAII VOTES BY MAIL The State of Hawaii passed Act 136, SLH 2019, implementing elections by mail beginning with the 2020 Elections. All properly registered voters will automatically receive a mail ballot packet approximately 18 days prior to [...]

As we gear up this session, come to PAR’s free workshops. Tuesdays at 12:00 p.m. and Thursdays at 5:00 p.m. (through the end of February) at the Hawai‘i State Capitol, room 401. Come and learn more about the legislative process [...]

Winner Chosen! The Garden Island, June 8, 2020:  County Committee on the Status of Women announced that four students won top honors in the 2020 Women’s History Month Essay Contest. First place was awarded to Darian Martin. She [...]

The King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center extends an invitation to host a traveling exhibit honoring the centennial of women's suffrage. The exhibition* 100 Years After the 19th Amendment: Their Legacy, and Our Future will be available to [...]

State of Hawaii Women's Legislative Caucus Overview For over 30 years, the Hawai'i Women's Legislative Caucus has advocated for the diverse interests of women, children and families throughout the Aloha State. The bi-partisan organization is comprised of women legislators [...]

HONOLULU – Attorney General Clare E. Connors announced a campaign to teach kids about the 19th Amendment (women’s right to vote) on the cusp of its 100th anniversary.  The Department of the Attorney General is conducting this campaign in partnership [...]

Spring Grant Period Announced Women's fund of Hawaii announced their spring grant period opens March 1, 2020. Non-profit organizations with innovative, grassroots programs for women and girls are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted online through March [...]