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2015
Can Hong Kong break the cycle of ethnic minority poverty?
On 17 November, the Legislative Council’s subcommittee on poverty will examine the specific situation for ethnic minorities. This is a positive sign that policymakers are increasingly recognising that Hong Kong’s ethnic minority communities are at risk of being, or staying, impoverished.
Stigma a stumbling block in Hong Kong's efforts to promote mental well-being
October is Mental Health Month, and this year’s World Mental Health Day theme, observed annually on 10 October, is “Dignity in Mental Health” – to highlight the fact that many people with mental illnesses continue to suffer indignities, both in access to necessary treatment as well as in everyday life.
Race discrimination is still far too common in Hong Kong
Like Lhatoo, the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) is deeply concerned with the recent incidents of discrimination involving ethnic minorities, including in access to housing as well as their portrayal in the public domain and the media.
Celebrate the family - in all its diversity
Like most people in Hong Kong, I grew up in a traditional family that values love, care and unity, particularly during adversities. I have always looked at the family unit as society’s bedrock, upon which one can grow to be his or her best self.
Learn to respect different views
Today is International Youth Day, with this year’s theme focusing on “Youth Civic Engagement.”
Support Hong Kong mums so they don’t give up on breastfeeding
August 1 marks the beginning of World Breastfeeding Week, observed annually to promote and support breastfeeding and the health of infants.
With little fanfare, the fight against racism is ongoing
Like Mr. Michael Chugani, the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has all along been deeply concerned with the discrimination faced by Hong Kong’s ethnic minorities, including in accessing equal education and in the provision of services.
Fight discrimination that robs Hong Kong's ethnic minorities of a sense of belonging
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, observed around the world annually to raise awareness on combating racism.
Stigma of illness
The last day of February is designated by the World Health Organisation as Rare Disease Day, aimed at raising public awareness on a wide range of rare diseases and the impact on the lives of those living with them.
