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2016
Respect starts with early acts in life
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has condemned the action of a taxi driver who recently posted on the internet a photo of a passenger breastfeeding an infant.
迎難而上的二零一七：不畏艱辛 勇闖前途！ (Chinese only)
擔任平機會主席以來，常會接觸到有不同特徵的人物，他們普遍被視為小眾或弱勢社群，包括殘疾人士及少數族裔。然而，在了解過他們各自的背景之後，我總是從中得到啟發和領悟，令我有更多的力量在平等路上邁步前行。
20 years on and the fight against bias continues
In the blink of an eye, the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has completed 20 years of serving the Hong Kong community. On 20 December 1996, the Sex Discrimination Ordinance, under which the EOC was established, came into full force when its employment-related provisions became effective.
Time to back gay rights under the law
A downpour and chilly weather did little to dampen 6,800 participants’ desire for sexual minorities to enjoy the same basic rights as everybody else.
Help special needs students succeed in Hong Kong universities
Does the name Lung Wai-hin ring a bell? She was the girl who appeared in a memorable TV commercial from more than a decade ago that uplifted the spirits of people in Hong Kong in the midst of the severe acute respiratory syndrome epidemic. Her cheerful face and “happy dance” are still at the back of many minds today.
人皆有母 為何歧視？ (Chinese only)
一名的士司機早前涉嫌偷拍乘客哺乳照兼放上網，警方初步調查後昨日將涉事司機拘捕。平機會譴責所有關於母乳餵哺的偷拍、歧視及騷擾行為，這些行為不但不尊重女性，侵犯個人私隱，亦妨礙推廣母乳餵哺的政策及建立母乳餵哺的友善環境。為人母者，有照顧子女的責任，應有權餵哺母乳，公眾人士應予以接納。
保障性小眾免受歧視 (Chinese only)
在剛過去的星期六，我出席了「香港同志遊行2016」。今年活動的主題是「平權開綠燈」，大會希望政府盡快立法禁止基於性傾向、性別認同和雙性人身份而作出的歧視行為。
廿載耕耘 信念如一 (Chinese only)
我自今年4月上任為平等機會委員會(平機會)主席，至今已7個多月。今年適逢是平機會20周年，為紀念這個重要里程，委員會正密鑼緊鼓籌備連串活動。
Exploring our kaleidoscope of cultures
If we have to count the favorite pastimes of Hong Kong people, traveling will no doubt rank high. While a lot of people go abroad with their mind set on good food and shopping sprees, more and more are motivated by curiosity about other cultures.
建設無障礙香港 (Chinese only)
一位2016年立法會選舉候選人曾經表示，參選讓他留意到香港有那麼多輪椅使用者，才令他明白為何市民需要更多無障礙通道。事實上，香港有近58萬名殘疾人士，當中還未包括智障及長期病患者。若把過百萬可能有慢性隱疾的長者一併計算在內，人數是不可小覷！
廿載奮進平權路 (Chinese only)
我自今年4月上任為平等機會委員會(平機會)主席，至今已半年有多。今年適逢是平機會20周年，為紀念這個重要里程，委員會正密鑼緊鼓籌備一連串活動。
再談殘疾人士院舍之性侵與凌虐事件 (Chinese only)
私營殘疾人士院舍女院友疑遭前院長性侵的事件，引發社會公憤。雖然相關院舍已基於其他原因，遭社署撤銷「豁免證明書」而即將停辦，但公眾普遍擔憂事件只是冰山一角。再者，事後有更多其他家屬透露有親人曾在該院舍遭非禮，事主包括有智障的男性院友。
多元文化 繽紛節慶 (Chinese only)
中秋節和重陽節剛過去不久，商戶已趕緊推出萬聖節的推廣，令市面上呈現色彩繽紛的南瓜和秋葉佈置。無可否認，香港作為中西薈萃的國際都會，全年都有不同節慶活動，叫人目不暇給。除了傳統中西節日，還有我們的少數族裔的慶典和風俗。好像中秋節前的9月12日，便是伊斯蘭教的重要節日古爾邦節，亦即宰牲節。
Urgent call to protect people with disabilities living in residential care homes
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) is deeply disappointed that the sexual assault case involving the former superintendant of a private residential care home for people with disabilities (PWDs) had to be dropped by the court and that the rights of the victim, a former resident of the care home, are not protected. That said, the EOC will not comment on the details of the case, as there may be further new developments.
奮進平權二十年 (Chinese only)
2016年是平等機會委員會（平機會）成立20周年，我很榮幸在這重要的一年加入這法定機構。透過am730這個專欄，我希望就一些日常生活發生的事情，從平等機會的角度暢談我的看法。
Superhuman achievements
In the midst of the cheers and glory of the Rio Olympics, a friend forwarded to me the trailer for the Paralympic Games, produced by British broadcaster Channel 4, which completely blew my mind.
Using a public toilet should not be a trial
For most people, the natural thing to do when nature calls is to go to the bathroom. But, for transgender people and especially those going through gender transitioning, a visit to a public bathroom often entails jitters, embarrassment and even encounters with the police.
「性騷擾」之迷思 (Chinese only)
可能有很多人不知道，在工作場所或校園貼出與性有關的海報、高談闊論與性有關的話題、對人家外表加以評論等等，都可能是性騷擾行為，有機會違反法例。
Free kindergarten education in Hong Kong is a welcome step towards language equality in class
Since taking up the Chairmanship of the Equal Opportunities Commission in April, I have emphasised my commitment to advancing equal opportunities for marginalised and underprivileged groups in society. One such group is the ethnic minorities. Of particular concern are their education and employment opportunities.
Equality laws need urgent reform if Hong Kong is to keep its status as an international business centre
Twenty years ago, Hong Kong’s first anti-discrimination law, the Sex Discrimination Ordinance, came into effect, marking a new era in our city’s aspiration towards building an inclusive society.
Stand against racism
In 1966, the United Nations declared 21 March to be International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – a platform for communities around the world to reflect on their own battles against racism and steps forward.
No one should be excluded because of their sexual identity – we all belong to Hong Kong
Imagine that you are a student. But you dread going to school because, every day, you face cruel taunts from your classmates. During group activities, you are often left on your own. Sometimes, your school work is stolen or you are physically harassed. You feel you can’t seek help from your teachers, who also sometimes ridicule you in front of other students.
Hong Kong must end age discrimination in the workplace
Some say age is just a number. Yet many will contend that it is a number that matters a great deal in the Hong Kong workplace, including in the decision on whether a person should be hired, promoted or made redundant.
