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15th Anniversary of the Enforcement of the Race Discrimination Ordinance

Enrolment of 2024 Spring Programme is Now Open

Universal Design Award Scheme 2024/25

Latest issue of E-news

The EO Beat: February 2024 Issue

EOC Strategic Plan 2024-2026

EOC Annual Report 2022-23

Forging Ahead to a New Chapter of Equal Opportunities and Inclusion

How to Support Persons with Disabilities: Practical Guide on Universal Design for Catering Services

Equal Opportunity Youth Ambassador Scheme 2023/24

Understanding Sexual Harassment Series: Sexual Harassment on Campus

Study on Challenges, Effective Policies, and Best Practices of Ordinary Schools in Educating Students with Special Educational Needs in Hong Kong

Study on Effective Strategies to Facilitate School-to-work Transition of Young Persons with Disabilities in Hong Kong

“Under the Same Sky” Short Movie Series

Study on Perceptions of Stigmatization and Discrimination of Persons with Mental Illness in the Workplace

The Racial Diversity and Inclusion Charter for Employers

What is EOC

The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), established in May 1996, is a statutory body responsible for implementing the Sex Discrimination Ordinance, the Disability Discrimination Ordinance, the Family Status Discrimination Ordinance and the Race Discrimination Ordinance in Hong Kong.

The EOC works towards the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of sex, marital status, pregnancy, breastfeeding, disability, family status and race.

We also aim to eliminate sexual harassment, breastfeeding harassment and harassment and vilification on the grounds of disability and race. We promote equality of opportunities between men and women, between persons with and without a disability, and irrespective of family status and race.

A bus body advertisement in celebration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and the 15th anniversary of the implementation of the Race Discrimination Ordinance

為響應3月21日「國際消除種族歧視日」及慶祝《種族歧視條例》生效15周年,平機會將舉辦一連串活動包括教育論壇及運動日,又會推出巴士車身廣告,以推動社會關注種族平等及共融。平機會更透過「種族友善校園嘉許計劃」,鼓勵學校舉行宣揚種族共融的活動,以及安排老師接受培訓,學習如何建立共融校園。

A group photo of the guests attending the "Embracing Equal Opportunities to Enhance ESG" seminar

ESG,即「環境、社會及管治」,近年成為企業實現長期、可持續發展的核心策略,亦是上市公司的重要營運指標。平機會一直積極支持不同界別和類型的企業,包括中小企,制定推動平等機會及多元共融的措施,實踐企業及社會的價值。平機會早前舉行了研討會,為中小企提供實用資訊,鼓勵它們實施平等及多元共融政策,提升社會責任及企業管治。

自2020年開始,平機會以「友善服務,無分種族」為題推出多輪廣告,呼籲餐飲、零售、金融及個人服務等行業的商戶和從業員,在提供顧客服務時做到「服務有選擇」、「待遇零歧視」、「招待無差別」和「溝通無障礙」4個良好常規,從而促進在港少數族裔社群獲取服務的平等機會。

文化體育及旅遊局長楊潤雄在1 月31 日表示,旅發局會繼續與業界合作,吸引中東旅客來港旅遊。當中提到對穆斯林(伊斯蘭教徒)旅客的配套,包括清真食物和祈禱設施等,正正與平機會一直推動的種族友善顧客服務的工作一致。

A ramp on a building with wheelchair and stroller signs on wall

政府上周舉行了會議,跟進行政長官在2023年《施政報告》中提出,把通用設計及通達概念納入樓宇設計手冊,以推動長者友善的樓宇設計。平機會樂見政府積極推動通用設計及通達概念,並就現行法例和樓宇設計手冊進行檢討,目標在今年內提出改善建議。與此同時,平機會亦正積極推動各界採用通用設計,以創造共融環境,繼早前推出為餐飲業界而設的實用指南,平機會更舉辦「通用設計嘉許計劃2024/25」。計劃現正接受申請,歡迎公營及私營機構參加。

Last October, the Equal Opportunities Commission published a guide on UD specifically tailored for the catering sector. According to a survey on local restaurants, over 70% of the sampled facilities failed to comply with accessibility requirements. With a wide range of practical tips and measures, such as installing steps-free access and ensuring sufficient space between tables, the Guide aims to help restaurants improve the dining experience for all customers, and promote the principles of UD in the community.

As the chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission of Hong Kong, here is my take on what has been happening in terms of racial equality and inclusion.

While there have been developments in education, mental health services, language proficiency support and the private sector's commitment to diversity and inclusion, there are still challenges to overcome. It is imperative that we continue to work together to create an inclusive society where everyone, regardless of their ethnic background, can thrive and contribute to Hong Kong's success.

A group photo of Equal Opportunity Youth Ambassadors taken at the first experiential learning activity.

青年是香港的未來,正如行政長官李家超在2023年施政報告中提到「青年興,則香港興」。要孕育青年、協助他們發展,讓年輕人認識並擁抱多元、平等和共融的理念,培養他們的正向思維和價值觀是相當重要。因此,平機會舉辦「平等機會青年大使計劃」,向年輕一代推廣平等機會和多元共融的價值,並透過體驗式學習活動,提升他們對平等機會的認識和體驗。今年是平機會第二次舉辦這個計劃,共招募了43位大專院校學生參加。近日平機會便舉行了計劃的首兩個活動。

In a home setting, a mother is playing with her daughter on a sofa and a father is teaching his daughter with a laptop computer.

現代人生活繁忙,要同時兼顧工作和家庭,又要有私人時間進行社交、發展興趣,確實不容易。有人力資源顧問機構的調查顯示,僱員在考慮留任時的其中一個重要原因,是想得到工作與生活平衡。香港近期出現人才荒,若僱主能在工作間實施家庭友善僱傭措施,為僱員提供彈性工作安排,讓他們在工作與生活之間取得平衡,相信定能吸引及挽留人才。平機會一直鼓勵企業推行家庭友善僱傭政策,讓僱員可同時兼顧工作和家庭,我們更在1月19日舉行家庭友善僱傭措施研討會,進一步向僱主推廣相關政策。

A guide dog is by the side of a blind man, on pedestrian crossing

盲人及視障人士雖然視力受損,但若有導盲犬的協助,他們便能穿梭大街小巷、自由行動,參與不同的活動。近年公眾對導盲犬加深了認識,然而仍有個別歧視導盲犬及其使用者的事件發生。任何人士如拒絕視障人士攜同導盲犬進入容許公眾人士進入的處所,或拒絕向他提供服務或設施,有可能被視為違反《殘疾歧視條例》。

每個人在人生不同階段,都會有着不同的需要。嬰兒接受母乳餵哺,家長或照顧者帶同他們外出時往往要使用嬰兒車;孕婦不適宜久站;長者、受傷或有殘疾的人士或因行動不便,需要使用輪椅或其他輔助工具。這些有特別需要的人士和其照顧者在使用公共設施時都有各自各的需要,如果建築物採了通用設計,其共融環境便能迎合不同群體的需要,照顧不同年齡、能力及身體狀況的使用者。

EOC Chairperson Mr Ricky Chu Man-kin visited the mock polling station in North Point Community Hall to review the facilitation measures to be provided on the 2023 District Council Ordinary Election polling day for electors with special needs.

區議會一般選舉將於這個星期日,即2023年12月10日舉行。平機會作為消除歧視及推廣平等機會的法定機構,十分關注有特別需要的合資格選民,是否可以平等參與選舉,行使投票權利。數天前,我特地前往模擬投票站,了解當局為有特別需要的選民而設的便利措施。我亦呼籲市民在投票日踴躍投票,選出理想人選。

An upset teen girl sits on floor sadly with school bag and books on her side

最近一項有關「情緒污名化與青少年求助行為」的研究結果顯示,一半受訪青少年受高度情緒困擾,而三份之二的受訪者認為若經常受情緒困擾會給人脆弱的感覺,更有超過七成的受訪者認為社會一般人會害怕、盡量遠離有情緒困擾的人。情緒困擾也是一種精神病患。對於有精神健康需要的青少年害怕被視為弱者、被歧視及排斥,平機會非常關注。事實上,平機會一向關注市民的精神健康,尤其是有精神健康需要人士被污名化和標籤化的問題,除了可能令有需要的人士選擇逃避問題,窒礙他們向外求助,包括接受專業治療,更令他們難以融入社會。平機會過往的研究發現,無論在職場和公眾層面,有精神健康需要的人士受到歧視的情況並不罕見。

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