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Issue 9 - 19 March 2010 | ||||
EOC reports on work plans and progress | ||||
Members of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) met on 18 March 2010 at the 84th EOC Meeting to discuss various matters including: enhancing EOC’s transparency, supporting the introduction of the Minimum Wage Bill, and action plans to promote equal opportunities and accessibility. |
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EOC advocates for disability rights | ||||
The EOC has submitted a paper to the Government in respect of HKSAR’s Report under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The submission outlined EOC’s work for persons with disabilities in the past years, and made observations on areas where major improvements are needed. They include: a broader and up-to-international- standard definition for “disability” to standardize and upgrade various government services; major improvements for access to public premises including voting booths; and a more holistic approach to policies on disabilities especially on mental health care. |
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