Equal Opportunities Commission
2010
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Youths called on to take the initiative in eliminating discrimination
“Career Challenge 2010/11”, the youth mentorship programme co-organized by the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) and the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG), held its first sharing session on 17 December 2010 (Friday). Renowned performing artistes, Mr. Teddy Robin and Ms. Maria Cordero, were the first guest mentors. They shared with hundreds of secondary students their experience on how to break down stereotypes and overcome hurdles on the road to success. Dr. Rosanna Wong, Executive Director of the HKFYG and Mr. Lam Woon-kwong, Chairperson of the EOC officiated at the launching ceremony.
17/12/2010
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The EOC Reports on Work Plans and Progress
Members of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) met on 16 December 2010 (Thursday) at the 88th EOC Meeting and discussed various matters related to the Commission’s business including the following:
16/12/2010
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EOC Gives Legal Assistance in Sex Discrimination Case
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has today (9 December 2010) issued legal proceedings under the Sex Discrimination Ordinance, Cap. 480 in the District Court, on behalf of a complainant against her employer for a claim of sexual harassment and sex discrimination. The complainant alleged that her employer had failed to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace and had not handled her complaint of sexual harassment against a male co-worker properly, leading to the complainant’s dismissal from the job.
09/12/2010
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EOC welcomes the Government’s barrier-free improvement plan
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) welcomes the Government’s positive response to and follow up action on the Formal Investigation Report on Accessibility in Publicly Accessible Premises released by the EOC on 7 June 2010.
07/12/2010
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Reach Higher to See Wider: Equality & Diversity – An Excursion to Ngong Ping 360
On 27 November 2010 (Saturday), the Volunteer Team of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), together with renowned artist Mr. Lawrence CHENG Tan-shui, accompanied about 20 students with special education needs from Haven of Hope Sunnyside School (Sunnyside School) to visit the Ngong Ping 360 via round-trip cable car ride. Sunnyside School, under the Haven of Hope Christian Service, is a boarding school for children with severe intellectual disabilities from age 6 to 18. Half of the participating students are wheelchair users. Some parents and school staff also participated in the event. The goal of the visit was to put into action the concepts of diversity and inclusion, and promote the merits of an accessible environment to society. In addition, the visit aimed to raise public awareness to support equal opportunities for persons with disabilities and their right to participate in family and social activities.
27/11/2010
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The EOC Submitted Recommendations to the Development Bureau on Making Hong Kong a Barrier-free City
Members of the Working Group on Access of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has met with the Secretary for Development, The Hon Mrs Carrie LAM CHENG Yuet-ngor today (15 November 2010) to exchange views on barrier-free facilities and universal design. The Working Group presented to the Development Bureau a submission with recommendations to make Hong Kong a barrier free city. (Please refer to Attachment A for the EOC’s Submission to the Development Bureau.)
15/11/2010
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EOC Gives Legal Assistance in Disability Discrimination Case
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has today (29 Oct 2010) issued legal proceedings under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance, Cap. 487 in the District Court, on behalf of a complainant who alleged that his employment was terminated because he applied for sickness pay after taking his leave for gout and knee pain.
29/10/2010
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The EOC Reports on Work Plans and Progress
Speaking at a press conference after the 87th EOC Meeting today (16 September 2010), Mr. LAM Woon-kwong, Chairperson of the EOC, reviewed the EOC's performance in the fiscal year of 2009/10.
16/09/2010
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EOC Statement
In response to the recent Manila hostage crisis, the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today (25 August 2010) issues the following statements:
25/08/2010
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EOC Gives Legal Assistance in Disability Discrimination Case
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has today (12 July 2010) issued legal proceedings under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance, Cap. 487 in the District Court, on behalf of a complainant whose employment was terminated by her former employer, allegedly on the ground of her having to take sick leave for a medical operation due to her illness.
12/07/2010
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The EOC Reports on Work Plans and Progress
Members of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) met on 17 June 2010 (Thursday) at the 85th EOC Meeting and discussed various matters related to the Commission’s business including the following:
17/06/2010
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EOC Announces Findings of the Formal Investigation on Accessibility in Publicly Accessible Premises
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today (7 June 2010) announced the findings of the “Formal Investigation on Accessibility in Publicly Accessible Premises” which examined 60 publicly accessible premises owned or managed by the Housing Authority, Hong Kong Housing Society, The Link Management Ltd. and various Government departments (Target Premises).
07/06/2010
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“Colour Our World”—The Equal Opportunities Diversity Project
To promote social inclusion, the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) and RTHK Radio 2 held the finale of the “Equal Opportunities Diversity Project (平等機會多元共融行動)” today (Saturday, 5 June 2010). This project is a year-long radio programme running on RTHK Radio 2 from May 2009 to May 2010. The theme of this project is to promote racial harmony, inclusion of persons with a disability, gender equality and accommodation for persons with family status.
05/06/2010
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EOC expresses concern over unlawful acts of inciting racial hatred through the Internet
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) expressed serious concern that some derogatory remarks about particular racial groups were posted on the Internet recently.
03/06/2010
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EOC Chairperson shares his views on Hong Kong’s Retirement Protection Policy
Professionals and consultants of the financial sector discussed and shared their views on the retirement protection policy in Hong Kong at today’s (26 May 2010) Hong Kong Retirement Schemes Association Luncheon, titled “Heads in the Sand : Hong Kong’s Retirement Protection Policy” .
26/05/2010
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EOC Gives Legal Assistance in Sex Discrimination Case
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has today (20 May 2010) issued legal proceedings under the Sex Discrimination Ordinance (Cap 480) in the District Court on behalf of a woman who alleged that she was discriminated against by the school authority on the ground of her sex by imposing on her a dress code which in effect was more restrictive for female teachers than male teachers and eventually she was pressurized to resign.
20/05/2010
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EOC Chairperson inspected the polling stations
The Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), Mr. LAM Woon-kwong, visited some polling stations today (15 May 2010) to inspect their accessibility for voters with disabilities.
15/05/2010
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EOC Statement
In response to a press advertisement by Hong Kong Young Women’s Christian Association today (4 May 2010), the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today issues the following statements :-
04/05/2010
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EOC Gives Legal Assistance in Pregnancy Discrimination Case
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has today (28 April 2010) issued legal proceedings under the Sex Discrimination Ordinance, Cap. 480 in the District Court on behalf of a woman who alleges that she was discriminated against by her former employer on the ground of her pregnancy by terminating her contract.
28/04/2010
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Public Consultation on the Revision of the Code of Practice on Employment under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) announced today (8 April 2010) that a revision of the Code of Practice on Employment (the Code) under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance (DDO) has been published for public consultation.
08/04/2010
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EOC Promotes Equal Opportunities through Funding Programme
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) is to promote equal opportunities through its Community Participation Funding Programme.
01/04/2010
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The EOC Reports on Work Plans and Progress
Members of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) met on 18 March 2010 (Thursday) at the 84th EOC Meeting and discussed various matters related to the Commission’s business including the following:
18/03/2010
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EOC Gives Legal Assistance in Disability Discrimination Case
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has today (24 February 2010) issued legal proceedings under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance, Cap. 487 in the District Court, on behalf of a woman who was terminated by her former employer on the ground of her disability, namely antral gastritis with positive helicobacter pylori infection, and taking sick leave for treatment of illness.
24/02/2010
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EOC Statement
In response to media reports on two Pakistani women being refused to open bank accounts, the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today (27 January 2010) issues the following :-
27/01/2010
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New Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission appointed (Issued by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region)
The Government announced today (January 13) the appointment of Mr Lam Woon-kwong as the new Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) for a term of three years commencing February 1, 2010.
13/01/2010
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