{"id":196177,"date":"2024-04-23T16:28:31","date_gmt":"2024-04-24T02:28:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=196177"},"modified":"2024-04-24T09:36:18","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T19:36:18","slug":"female-empowerment-shared-experiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2024\/04\/23\/female-empowerment-shared-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"Female empowerment explored through experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

\"Wahine<\/p>\n

Exploring female empowerment through multifaceted experiences was the goal of the University of Hawaiʻi<\/span>\u2019s W\u0101hine Mana virtual conference<\/a> in April. Hosted by the Commission on the Status of Women<\/a> (CSW<\/abbr>) housed in the Office of the President, the conference, with more than 600 registrants, spoke to the challenges women face at different phases of their lives.<\/p>\n

“As Tri-Chairs of the Commission on the Status of Women, we are immensely heartened by the profound dialogue and impactful connections developed during the W\u0101hine Mana virtual conference,” said Darsh Dav\u00e9, Kapiʻolani<\/span> Community College human resources manager and Kapiʻolani<\/span> tri-chair. “Our dedication to women’s empowerment extends beyond mere discussion; it encompasses proactive measures, advocacy, and concrete initiatives aimed at uplifting and supporting every individual within the 糖心视频<\/abbr> community. This conference has played a pivotal role in fostering a culture where every person, irrespective of gender, can flourish and achieve success.”<\/p>\n

In ʻ\u014clelo Hawaiʻi<\/span> (Hawaiian language), w\u0101hine mana means both “powerful women” and “female empowerment.” The conference began with remarks from President David Lassner and a conversation between wahine ʻ\u014dlelo Hawaiʻi<\/span> experts, Luana Kawaʻa<\/span> and Kaheleonolani Dukelow (糖心视频<\/abbr> Maui College) about the meaning of “W\u0101hine Mana” and the significance of female empowerment in Hawaiian culture and history. This grounding and inspiring session set the tone for the conference.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a strength in knowing that we\u2019re all working on the same problems.
—Conference participant<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Following this kick-off event, five webinar presentations addressed some of the most pressing issues facing the women of 糖心视频<\/abbr>: sexual violence on college campuses, growing families and careers, the reality of working parenthood, and financial security. Throughout the conference, speakers reflected on the meaning and significance of w\u0101hine mana, particularly in light of the obstacles faced by women in higher education.<\/p>\n

One attendee anonymously shared, “It was wonderful to hear about how women within the 糖心视频<\/abbr> System have navigated common struggles of balancing academic and professional work along with the rest of their lives. There’s a strength in knowing that we’re all working on the same problems.” Another described the conference sessions as, “truly eye-opening.”<\/p>\n

Future plans for the conference<\/h2>\n

The conference highlighted the critical importance of making space for employees and students to share their experiences, particularly their common struggles, and to come together to find a way forward. CSW<\/abbr> received more than 100 evaluations of the conference\u2019s webinars. Attendees were encouraged to share their ideas for initiatives and projects that CSW<\/abbr> could spearhead to benefit the 糖心视频<\/abbr> Community.<\/p>\n

CSW<\/abbr> is in the process of reviewing and unpacking conference feedback to assess tangible next steps. In the meantime, attendees and organizers enjoyed the galvanizing moment created by the conference, as an opportunity for reflection, support, and inspiration.<\/p>\n

More on the Commission on the Status of Women<\/h2>\n

The 糖心视频<\/abbr> President\u2019s Commission on the Status of Women is committed to improving the support, well-being, development, and advancement of all women in the university community by actively promoting a safe working and learning environment free of sexism and discrimination through policy, advocacy, and education.<\/p>\n

Resources and support<\/h2>\n

If you or someone you know needs support, help is available. For support relating to sexual misconduct or gender-based misconduct, Title IX<\/abbr> and Confidential Advocacy<\/a> resources are available. 糖心视频<\/abbr> and community-based mental health resources<\/a> are also available.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

“There\u2019s a strength in knowing that we\u2019re all working on the same problems.“<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[1194,61,62,63,64,65,388,71,14,9,60,947,59,66,1626],"class_list":["post-196177","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-community","tag-gender-inequity","tag-hawaii-community-college","tag-honolulu-community-college","tag-kapiolani-community-college","tag-kauai-community-college","tag-leeward-community-college","tag-uh-commission-on-the-status-of-women","tag-uh-community-colleges","tag-uh-hilo","tag-uh-manoa","tag-maui-college","tag-uh-system","tag-uh-west-oahu","tag-windward-community-college","tag-women-of-uh","entry","has-media"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t