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Release of video and articles on the 25th anniversary of the EOC
On 20 May 2021, the EOC officially turned 25! For two and a half decades, the EOC has been a guardian of gender, disability, family status and racial equality in Hong Kong. On the special occasion of its 25th anniversary, the EOC released a commemorative video on the Commission’s YouTube channel. Featuring EOC Chairperson Mr Ricky CHU Man-kin as the narrator, the video showcases the history and milestones of the EOC, as well as the impact created through the years.
Mr Chu also released a Chinese article right before the 25th anniversary of the EOC, which was published in Stand News and Hong Kong Economic Journal on 18 and 19 May respectively, following his Letter to Hong Kong broadcast on RTHK Radio 3 on 16 May.
In these articles, Mr Chu took the readers down memory lane, as he recounted the progress and achievements of the EOC through the years. From conducting formal investigation into the accessibility of publicly accessible premises, releasing reports on the educational challenges of non-ethnic Chinese students and setting up dedicated units to tackle the barriers faced by the ethnic minority communities and the sexual harassment problem across different sectors to advocating enhancement to the anti-discrimination ordinances, the EOC “has always walked the talk, going beyond finger-pointing to make tangible and meaningful change”, Mr Chu pointed out.
Mr Chu also assured the public that the EOC has and will always be an independent and vocal defender of the right to equality. “The EOC is aware that our mission to eliminate discrimination has become an increasingly daunting challenge amid the intensifying polarisation of society and the general decline of trust in public institutions.” Looking ahead, the EOC will continue to press for further progress and positive change – “from shattering the glass ceiling facing women and destigmatising mental health issues to helping non-Chinese-speaking students make a better transition from school to work. The EOC is also committed to advocating to the Government to expand the list of protected characteristics under the anti-discrimination law, so that new immigrants, LGBT people and other vulnerable communities can seek legal redress when subjected to undue discrimination,” wrote Mr Chu.
