#Title IX

Hawaiʻi becomes 12th state to make girls flag football a high school sport

The state Department of Education and the Hawaiʻi High School State Athletic Association have announced, for the first time in nearly 20 years, there will be a new sport for high school girls to compete in. Beginning in Spring 2025, girls flag football will be in public and private high schools across the state.

Federal Class Action Lawsuit Claims Unequal Treatment at High School

Two female student-athletes attending James Campbell High School (“Campbell”) filed a class action lawsuit in federal court against the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education.

AG Demands Civil Rights Protections for Transgender People

Coalition of attorneys general urging the Trump Administration to abandon efforts to adopt a definition of “sex” that would exclude transgender and gender nonconforming individuals.

‘Rise of the Wahine’ to Premiere Sept. 5

The highly anticipated release and premiere of Rise of the Wahine: Champions of Title IX is scheduled for today.

Hawai‘i First to Pass CEDAW Legislation in Every County

The Hawai‘i State Commission on the Status of Women received the annual achievement award from the National Association of Commissions for Women (NACW).

Sen. Hirono Encourages Continued Commitment to Supporting Programs

Sen. Mazie K. Hirono inspirited program leaders and organizers of the Patsy T. Mink Center for Business and Leadership (MCBL) Girls’ Summit.