On 31 May 2021, the SAR Government announced the provision of vaccination leave for Government employees who have received the COVID-19 vaccination, and the launch of the “Early Vaccination for All” campaign, which aims to raise the vaccination rate and build an immune barrier in Hong Kong...

The World Health Organization (WHO) describes breast milk as the best source of nourishment for infants and young children, and recommends exclusive breastfeeding of infants for the first six months after birth...

Over 370,000 foreign domestic workers (FDWs) contribute daily to the economy and care ecosystem in Hong Kong. Despite protections under the city’s anti-discrimination laws which extend equally to FDWs, the EOC has received complaints in the past about employers allegedly dismissing them or forcing them to resign because of their pregnancy, illness or family’s medical history...

As June marks Pride Month, Mr Ricky CHU Man-kin, EOC Chairperson recently reaffirmed in a series of media interviews that it is no longer a debatable question whether Hong Kong needs to introduce legislation to provide for protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex status. What requires further dialogue within the community is, rather, the substantial elements of that law...

On 3 June 2021, the Legislative Council passed a motion raised by the Hon LEUNG Che-cheung on strengthening support for carers. In urging the Government to comprehensively step up support for carers, the Council put forward various proposals as set out in the motion...