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  1. The EOC Announces Findings of “Sexual Harassment – Questionnaire Survey for the Business Sector”

Poster against sexual harassment

On 29 August 2013, the EOC announced the findings of the “Sexual Harassment – Questionnaire Survey for the Business Sector”, which was conducted from June to early August 2013. The Survey was based on 198 returned questionnaires disseminated to over 6,000 companies. The Survey found that 43% of the respondents did not have such a policy statement on sexual harassment. Among the companies without a policy statement on sexual harassment, 46% indicated that there was no urgency to formulate a policy statement on sexual harassment and 37% never thought of developing such a policy. Convenor of the EOC’s Policy and Research Committee, Dr. John TSE Wing-ling, said, “The results indicated that the company management had low awareness on preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. Sexual harassment is unlawful under the Sex Discrimination Ordinance (SDO). It is important for employers to develop clear policies on preventing sexual harassment in the workplace and to take reasonably practicable steps to prevent such conducts.”


See the press release
See the Executive Summary of the Study
View related reports on the EOC’s News Highlights

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  1. Equal Opportunities for All
    The EOC Chairperson promotes gender parity and workplace equality

Photo of media briefing of the Mentoring Programme for Women Leaders 2013-14

On 16 September 2013, EOC Chairperson, Dr. York Chow, attended the media briefing to launch the Mentoring Programme for Women Leaders 2013-14, organised by The Women’s Foundation, and shared his thoughts on the obstacles many women continue to face at work, including pervasive gender stereotypes, prevalent sexual harassment, gender pay inequality, and issues faced by women from lower-income groups. Dr. Chow also shared the work of the Commission on addressing the glass ceiling faced by women, including the results of our recent survey on sexual harassment in the business sector, and urged businesses to do their part to prevent sexual harassment in employment.


More details on the Mentoring Programme for Women Leaders 2013-14

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  1. Funding Programme of Research Projects on Equal Opportunities 2013/14

Poster on the Funding Programme of Research Projects on Equal Opportunities 2013/14

To promote the principles and applications of Hong Kong’s anti-discrimination ordinances, the Funding Programme of Research Projects on Equal Opportunities 2013/14 is open for application. The Funding Programme aims at encouraging eligible academia and not-for-profit organisations with inspiring ideas to undertake innovative research projects. Two batches of application are available for the Funding Programme 2013/14. The deadline for application of Batch 1 has been extended to 1 November 2013, while the application for deadline for Batch 2 is 6 January 2014. The maximum funding limit of each project is HK$50,000. Interested parties can contact the EOC Office at 2511-8211 to obtain details and related application information, or click on the link below.


More details and application form
Read the press release

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  1. Web Accessibility Recognition Scheme Opens for Application

Poster of Web Accessibility Recognition Scheme

The Web Accessibility Recognition Scheme is open for application until December 31. First launched in October 2012, the recognition scheme is jointly organised by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) and the EOC to show appreciation to enterprises and organisations which have made their websites accessible for all segments of the community, including persons with disabilities. Organisations participating in the scheme will be given free assessment and advisory services on enhancing the accessibility of their websites. Websites meeting the prescribed accreditation criteria will be granted gold or silver awards and can display the award logo as recognition for their outstanding achievement in adopting barrier-free design and contributing to an inclusive society. In view of the growing popularity of mobile devices, a new Mobile Application Stream is introduced this year to raise public awareness of the accessibility of mobile applications. On 12 September 2013, the Deputy Convenor of the EOC’s Policy and Research Committee, Mr. Nelson YIP, and Mr. Kingley Wong, Chief System Manager (Digital Inclusion) of the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO), attended “Equal Opportunities Diversity Project,” our radio programme on RTHK Radio 2 (FM94.8-96.9), to introduce the scheme.


Details
Listen to the RTHK2 Equal Opportunities Diversity Project (in Cantonese only)

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  1. “Hong Kong Our Home”
    The EOC supports a caring society with “Hong Kong Our Home” campaign

Poster of ERB Manpower Developer Award Scheme

In order to support an inclusive and caring Hong Kong, the EOC is participating in the Government’s “Hong Kong Our Home,” a city-wide public participation campaign that aims to inject positive energy into society, foster social cohesion and promote care, mutual help and solidarity in the community. It will run until the end of 2013. The EOC’s participation in this campaign includes a number of activities and events, including our youth programmes and related initiatives, employee volunteer actions, and our existing radio show, “Equal Opportunities Diversity Project” on RTHK Radio 2 (FM94.8 to 96.9). In addition, the EOC is collaborating with the Lok Sin Tong Benevolent Society, Kowloon on three episodes of their Thai-language radio show, “Thai Easy,” to provide information about discrimination-related issues to the Thai community in Hong Kong. Thai Easy is produced through RTHK’s pilot project, Community Involvement Broadcasting Service, and is broadcast on Sunday from 9-10pm. Dr. York CHOW, the EOC Chairperson, was a guest on episode 10 of the programme to discuss the EOC’s initiatives for the ethnic minority community.


More details on “Hong Kong Our Home”
More details on “Thai Easy”
 

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  1. ERB Manpower Developer Award Scheme 2013-14 Launched

Logo of “Hong Kong Our Home”

The “ERB Manpower Developer Award Scheme” was launched by the Employees Retraining Board (ERB) in December 2009 to acknowledge organizations, which have demonstrated exemplary performance in manpower training and development, as “Manpower Developers.” Through the accreditation as Manpower Developers, which is valid for a two-year period, organisations can enhance their corporate image in the public arena and boost their staff morale internally.  They can also extend their network with other manpower developers by sharing information on market trends and best practices in manpower training and development. This year, recruitment for Manpower Developers has begun and will last until 15 November 2013. The ERB is organising two briefing sessions in the afternoon of 25 September 2013 (Wednesday) in Kowloon Tong. Please see the link below for more details.


Details

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