Event Review

With the increasing popularity of self-made videos on social media platforms, the Equal Opportunities Commission’s (EOC) Anti-Sexual Harassment Unit conducted an online short video contest from March to May 2025. Under the theme “Safe Spaces For All,” the public was encouraged to create videos through creative storytelling to convey the importance of zero tolerance for sexual harassment and to empower everyone in contributing to a safe community.

We previously share the winning entries on the EOC Anti-Sexual Harassment Resource Platform, including the COMPASS Instagram account (https://www.instagram.com/COMPASS_EOC), along with other shortlisted video entries. We also hosted “The Most Meaningful IG Prize Game,” encouraging everyone to share their thoughts on the shortlisted videos and further promoting the prevention of sexual harassment along with the public.

The award ceremony was held on 17 July 2025, at the EOC’s office in Wong Chuk Hang. Our Chairperson, Ms Linda LAM Mei-sau, inaugurated the award ceremony with an opening speech, followed by the keynote speech from the Guest of Honour, Mr Clement WOO Kin-man, Under Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, who also awarded the prizes to the winners.

During the ceremony, we showcased the winning videos from three categories: Secondary Education Category, Higher Education Category and Open Category, allowing the audience to enjoy and appreciate the outstanding content. Dr Irene SIAW Siw-chu, Head of Office of Student Development and Alumni Affairs of Hong Kong Metropolitan University, which the champion of the Higher Education Category attends, also shared insights on the university’s efforts in providing anti-sexual harassment education for students.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all participants, educational institutions, the judging panel (Ms Lily CHOW, Mr Simon LAM, Dr Vincent WONG, Ms Ophelia LIN and Ms Julia SUN), and guests for their contributions to this initiative. By actively and voluntarily participating in the anti-sexual harassment movement, the public will enhance awareness and prevention of sexual harassment across various sectors in Hong Kong, gradually working towards zero harassment.