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1. “Though I am
blind, I am still able to see the world.” |
The EOC supports equal opportunities for people with visual impairment
and universal accessibility |
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On
the upcoming occasions of World Sight Day (13 October) and International
White Cane Day (15 October), the EOC calls on Hong Kong society to provide
equal opportunities to people with visual impairment. Many people with visual
impairment continue to face significant barriers in life, including finding
employment or accessing premises. Their struggle is the subject of our new
documentary, The Silver Lining of a Cloud, now available on our YouTube
channel.
Technology
can play a key role in lowering obstacles for people with visual impairment.
To foster an inclusive digital society, the Hong Kong Blind Union is
organizing a seminar on web accessibility with the aims of eliminating barriers
for web users with visual impairment. The seminar, supported by the Internet
Society Hong Kong Chapter and the EOC, will introduce the basics on creating
accessible websites to the public.
Date : 5 November, 2011 (Saturday)
Time : 2:30 to 5:00pm
Venue : 1/F, HKPC Building, 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Language : Cantonese
(with English terminology)
Watch The Silver Lining
of a Cloud
Enquiries
(seminar on web accessibility): Mr. Lau 2339-0666 (Hong Kong Blind Union) |
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2. Stop the Stigma against People with
Mental Illness |
The EOC
supports Mental Health Month and urges greater awareness about mental health
issues |
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Stigmatisation and discrimination against people with mental illness remains common in Hong
Kong. October of every year is Mental Health Month, an annual campaign to
raise awareness on mental health issues organized by the Labour and Welfare Bureau. Specifically, 10 October is World Mental Health Day, with
the global theme of "The Great Push: Investing in Mental Health"
this year. In support of both occasions, the EOC urges the community to end
stigmatization of people with mental illness, which may cause people to delay
necessary treatment.
About Mental Health
Month 2011
Read
the press release on the Kick-off ceremony on 9 October 2011
Watch the promotional video
for Mental Health Month (in Cantonese only) |
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3. Uniquely Me! |
Register now
for the EOC’s youth development programme |
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The
next session of our English-language youth development programme,
“Uniquely Me!”, is now open for registration. In
addition to youth performances, the afternoon will feature inspiring sharing
on pursuing one’s dreams and finding success from two guest mentors: Dr. Sharmila GURUNG, the Project Manager of the South Asian
Health Support Programme of United Christian Nethersole Community Health Service, and Mr. Freddy LAW,
the Founder and Director of Inter-Cultural Education, an award-winning social
enterprise. All youths welcome!
Date : 30 October 2011 (Sunday)
Time : 2:30-5:30pm (Registration
opens at 2pm)
Venue : Conference
Room, EOC, 19/F Cityplaza Three, 14 Taikoo Wan Rd,
Taikoo Shing
Online
registration
Details |
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4. Gender Equality for All |
Upcoming
symposium brings together experts from Asia and Europe to discuss gender
equality policymaking |
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On
15 October 2011, the EOC Chairperson, Mr. LAM Woon-kwong, will be a panel
speaker at the Symposium on Gender Equality Policies in Asia and Europe 2011,
which will be held at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). The event
aims to facilitate the exchange of experiences and ideas on promoting gender
equality through policymaking in European and Asian countries. The symposium
is jointly organized by the Office of the European Union to Hong Kong and
Macao, the Consulates General of the EU Member States and the Gender Research
Centre, Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies of CUHK.
Date : 15 October 2011 (Saturday)
Time : 9:00am-12:35pm
Venue : Lecture
Hall 1, Cheng Yu Tung Building, The Chinese University of Hong
Kong (adjacent to University MTR
Station)
Details
Application
Form
Enquiries: 3943-8775 (Ms Lo) |
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Stay
updated on the EOC’s work and positions by referring to our press
releases, speeches, media
interviews, and calendar
training on our website.
Also, stay tuned on other equal opportunities issues and community
initiatives by visiting our community
resources and community
events pages for information from our community
partners, including publications, survey reports, publicity campaigns, and
upcoming conferences. |
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