WHAT IS HAWAIʻI SAYS NO MORE?

Hawaiʻi Says NO MORE is part of the Global NO MORE initiative, which is exemplified by a signature blue vanishing point originated from the concept of a zero – as in “no more” domestic violence and sexual assault anywhere in our relationships, families and communities.

In 2014, a group of 13 of Hawai‘i’s leading government agencies and non-profit organizations, along with the media, companies, schools, elected officials, advocates, influencers and survivors launched an unprecedented state-wide effort to increase awareness and visibility to prevent and end domestic violence and sexual assault.

Since then, Hawai‘i Says NO MORE has raised awareness about this violence across the state and encouraged public discussions to break the silence, shame, and stigma surrounding these issues.

Our values as a community reflect aloha (love, affection, kindness), pono (goodness, respect, equity) and ʻohana (family, connections). Violence does not reflect these values and Hawaiʻi Says NO MORE.

We acknowledge that the first people of these islands are Native Hawaiians, who have provided the foundation for the ways we relate to each other in our values and practices. We are committed to reflecting the unique cultural context and history of Hawaiʻi and all of its people in our Hawaiʻi Says NO MORE initiative.

The goal of Hawaiʻi Says NO MORE is to raise visibility, create awareness, encourage conversation, and break the social stigma surrounding domestic violence and sexual assault in Hawaiʻi. By increasing visibility and dialogue we honor the values we hold as a community by changing social norms, improving public policies and generating resources to address this significant social problem in our community.