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E-news Issue 224

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The EOC has released its 2018/19 Annual Report and tabled it at the Legislative Council on 18 December 2019. Themed “Creating Change, Making Impact”, the report highlights the major initiatives introduced by the Commission, as well as the progress made in the Financial Year 2018/19. From handling a rising number of complaints, incentivising corporates to promote racial inclusion and revealing the prevalence of sexual harassment at universities to co-hosting the Conference on Equality in the Asia Pacific, organising a range of activities for children and youth and making submissions on the Discrimination Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2018, which seeks to fill some of the loopholes in the anti-discrimination law, the EOC has gone all out to pursue its vision of creating a pluralistic and inclusive society.

“Working against a tight budget and increased workload, the EOC has been continuously looking for ways of enhancing its efficiency, transparency and governance,” wrote Mr Ricky CHU Man-kin, EOC Chairperson in his message for the report. “Looking ahead, we will continue to work closely with the Government, legislators and stakeholders in implementing the anti-discrimination ordinances, provide expertise on policies and practices relating to equal opportunities, empower disadvantaged and marginalised groups, and act as a driving force in the fight against discrimination.”

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