What's Being Discussed

The Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women (HSCSW) is holding a public meeting on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. The meeting is hybrid — attend in person at 235 South Beretania Street, Room 405, Honolulu, or join via Zoom (Meeting ID: 895 4338 5502, Passcode: 952738).

• Approval of minutes from the August 27, 2026 meeting
• Introduction of new Hawaii Island Commissioner Rhamira Corbett
• Updates from the Executive Director on advocacy, outreach, and community collaborations
• Commissioner reports on women's issues across counties, including events like the Patsy T. Mink PAC Annual Event
• Planning upcoming awareness activities for 2027, including events tied to Girls' Day, International Women's Day, Equal Pay Day, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Menstrual Health Awareness Month, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Day, and Women's Health Month
• Early planning for a 2028 HSCSW Conference focused on equity, health, safety, and women's leadership

Decisions Expected

• Vote to approve August 2026 meeting minutes
• Vote to set a May 2027 meeting date
• Action on which educational events and media campaigns to pursue in 2027
• Action on speakers, topics, and logistics for the 2028 women's conference

Who Should Pay Attention

• Women and girls across Hawaii, especially those interested in health, safety, equal pay, and leadership
• Advocates working on gender-based violence, reproductive health, or Indigenous women's issues
• Community organizations that may want to collaborate on upcoming events
• Anyone wishing to submit public testimony — written comments are due by 4:30 p.m. on November 6, 2026