On 24 February 2022, the EOC issued a statement expressing deep concern over reports of foreign domestic workers being fired and turned out of homes by employers because they have contracted COVID-19.

In the spirit of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD) on 21 March, the EOC will be hosting two webinars in March and April via zoom to promote the exchange of knowledge and experience in putting racial diversity and inclusion into action.

Application will close on 4 March 2022 for the EOC’s sticker design competition, “Equality and Respect: Stop Sexual Harassment”.

With International Women’s Day (8 March) coming up, the time is apt for a reflection on the status of women in Hong Kong today.