Does sexual harassment always involve physical contact? What gender stereotypes do male victims have to face? Why do bystanders stay silent? In a four-part series of street interviews, the EOC talked to people of different genders and ages and asked them about their views and experience of sexual harassment. We also interviewed Dr Ferrick CHU, Acting Chief Operations Officer of the Commission, as well as NGO representatives, to debunk widespread myths about sexual harassment, and to explain the importance for organisations to formulate a comprehensive anti-sexual harassment (ASH) policy.

In addition, the EOC has produced two animated short films for university students, highlighting common examples of sexual harassment on campus and the avenues for assistance for those affected by sexual harassment. In fact, according to the EOC’s “Territory-wide Study on Sexual Harassment of University Students in Hong Kong” released in January 2019, near one-fourth of students reported that they had been sexually harassed within the 12 months prior to the survey. It was recommended in the report that more ASH campaigns be tailor-made for the younger generation to raise awareness more effectively. Hence the animated format adopted by the EOC in these latest videos, which are bite-sized and shareable across social platforms.

All the videos have been uploaded onto the EOC’s YouTube channel. Click the links below to find out more.

• Watch the interviews on YouTube
• Watch the animated videos