1. The EOC’s Submission to the Review on Adjudication of Equal Opportunities Claims by the District Court
The EOC has submitted our comments to the Judiciary in response to the
Review on Adjudication of Equal Opportunities Claims by the District Court.
The EOC is in agreement with many of the recommendations proposed in the
Judiciary’s Consultation Paper, including in areas such as promoting early
intervention and reducing cost and time. The EOC maintains, however, that it
is best for the above-mentioned changes to take place under a new framework
of a separate Equal Opportunities Tribunal, which could be more effective in
leading a shift in public attitude against discrimination and providing an
informal and user-friendly adjudication system for aggrieved persons.
2. “On a Clear Day – if there is NO DISCRIMINATION”
The EOC’s Commercial Radio programme to be launched on 4 November
The EOC will
launch a new radio segment, “On a Clear Day – If there is NO DISCRIMINATION,”
starting on 4 November 2011. The five-minute segment, in Cantonese with the
theme of working together to eliminate discrimination, will be broadcast
every Friday between 8-9am until 3 February 2012. To widen public awareness
on this radio segment, there will be poster advertisements at various MTR
stations throughout the city from 29 October to 4 November 2011. This
advertisement campaign will feature U-Tie, a downloadable application which
allows smartphone users to be directed to more information on our website
when they take a photo of any of our posters containing the U-tie logo using
the app. Please do check it out!
3. A Mission for Equal Opportunities
EOC docu-drama wins international award
An episode of
the EOC’s docu-drama series, “A Mission for Equal Opportunities,” has
received an Award of Merit from the Accolade Film, Television, New Media & Videography Awards in the category of
“contemporary issues/awareness raising.” The Accolade Awards recognizes
excellence in cinematic productions. The episode, entitled “Skirted,” was
based on the real-life case of a female teacher who sought assistance from
the EOC after the school imposed a dress code which was in effect more
restrictive for female teachers than male teachers. The 2011 series is
available for viewing on our website in Cantonese, with the English version
coming soon.
4. Access for All
The EOC supports the government’s latest campaign to promote web accessibility
On 25 October,
the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer launched the Web
Accessibility Campaign to promote the adoption of accessible design in
websites in the public and private sectors. Under the campaign, a management
handbook has been produced for public and private organisations on the latest
international accessibility guidelines and standards, and good practices will
also be promoted. The EOC commends the government’s efforts to advance
barrier-free access to information technology and online services and urges
all organisations to cater to the different needs of their users.
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.