To honour the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on 25 November and the International Migrants Day on 18 December, the EOC co-organised a panel discussion entitled “From #Metoo to #Wetoo: Let’s Create an Inclusive Working Environment for All” with international law firms Lewis Silkin and Bird & Bird on 5 December 2019.

The panel aimed at spotlighting issues relating to sexual harassment – especially those affecting foreign domestic workers (FDWs) – and inviting businesses to reflect on how they can influence their employees, many of which hire FDWs. It brought together an eclectic line-up of speakers, including EOC Member Prof Susanne CHOI; Mr Adrian WARR, Senior Director, Corporate Practice at Edelman Hong Kong; Ms Cynthia ABDON-TELLEZ, General Manager of Mission for Migrant Workers; and Ms Archana KOTECHA, Head of Legal Department at Liberty Asia. Mr Ricky CHU Man-kin, Chairperson of the EOC, also attended the event to deliver opening remarks.

The EOC has published an anti-sexual harassment guide specifically for FDWs and their employers. To download the guide, please click the link below.

• Read the guide
• Access the EOC’s other anti-sexual harassment resources