World AIDS Day was first observed in 1988. Each year, on December 1, organizations and individuals across the world bring attention to HIV/AIDS, endeavor to increase HIV awareness and knowledge, speak out against HIV stigma, and call for an increased response to move toward ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic. If your organization is planning events for … Continue reading World AIDS Day

The holidays are always filled with the big G’s: good food, gifts and the giving spirit. Giving back to our community can spread the holiday cheer and create a bigger impact for an aloha filled season. Now through Dec. 31, 2024, you can give back to our community in a big—and super convenient—way with the Give Big Hawaiʻi online fundraiser. When you donate $25 or … Continue reading Give Big Hawaiʻi

Jump on Zoom on Monday, November 25th at 12noon for a virtual talk story about LGBTQ+ Māhū rights and history in Hawaiʻi. The discussion will feature distinguished guests including Maui attorney Lance D. Collins, Kanaka Maoli historian Adam Keawe Manalo-Camp, Molokaʻi attorney Karen M. Holt, and Co-Director of Lei Pua ʻAla Dean Hamer. In celebration … Continue reading Virtual Talk Story: Toward Queer Justice in Hawaiʻi

Wondering how the Hawaiʻi State Legislature works? As we look forward to the 2025 legislative session, join Lambda Law for a rundown on the legislative process in Hawaiʻi, along with a basic tutorial on the State Legislature website. Hosted by the Lambda Law Student Association, this online training session is open to the law students, … Continue reading Lawmaking 101 Training

This year, voters can defend and protect marriage equality in Hawaiʻi. Question 1 on the general election ballot allows you to help repeal discriminatory language from our State Constitution that could be used to discriminate against same-sex couples. Vote Yes for Marriage Equality is partnering with Common Cause Hawaiʻi to host a virtual forum about … Continue reading Yes On 1 Virtual Forum

Hawaii’s 2024 elections are right around the corner and Civil Beat’s elections guide is here to help with essential information, candidate positions, news stories and more. The Guide will be updated throughout election season — so check back often. Click here to view the Civil Beat 2024 Elections Guide.

The Vote YES for Marriage Equality coalition is working to remove the outdated discriminatory Section 23--added a generation ago to Hawaiʻi's Constitution--which gives the Hawaiʻi legislature the authority to limit marriage to opposite-sex couples. The coalition is hiring a Field/Volunteer Organizer and Volunteer Coordinator(s) for their "Yes On One: Vote Yes To Marriage Equality" campaign … Continue reading Vote YES for Marriage Equality is Hiring

The 35th Annual Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival--running September 20-22--will be weekend of live screenings of remarkable queer cinema at the Doris Duke Theatre / Honolulu Museum of Art, as well as fabulous parties, and a program of free online shorts. Join the LGBTQIA+ / MVPFAFF community, film makers and film lovers for this yearʻs festival. … Continue reading HRFF35 All-Access Passes On Sale

"How do you want to Level Up? By securing housing? By getting your GED? By learning computer skills? With a paid internship or a new job? Maybe you just need access to a laptop and printer to work on your résumé and job search. Whether itʻs assistance with rent, tuition, or getting a job, WorkHawaiʻi … Continue reading Work Hawaiʻi Level Up

Join the White House Office of Public Engagement and WHIAANHPI* on June 24 for a historic Pride Month convening to celebrate the extraordinary courage and contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander LGBTQI+ individuals and allies.This special event will highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to supporting LGBTQI+ Americans, as well as the unique … Continue reading Celebrating the Courage of LGBTQI+ Americans