What is epilepsy, and what simple steps can employers take to support persons with epilepsy at work? Join the free webinar “Challenges and Opportunities of Persons with Epilepsy in the Workplace” on 16 July 2022 (Saturday), 2pm-5pm to find out more.

To offer an inside look at the work of the EOC day in and day out, the Commission has recently released a video titled “Walking in Solidarity: A Day at the EOC” as part of EO Month, an accredited celebration event for the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong SAR. In three weeks’ time, the video has attracted over 30 000 views on Linkedin.

Companies in recent years have increasingly recognised the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) to their business. On 21 July 2022 (Thursday), 2:30pm-4:15pm, HKEX will host its “ESG Academy webinar: Corporate Governance in Focus” for a disussion about its updated Corporate Governance Code and why DEI matters for effective corporate governance.

Engaging the business sector has always been one of the priorities in the EOC’s work. On 29 June 2022, the EOC was invited by the Chartered Institute of Housing Asian Pacific Branch (CIHAPB) to deliver an online training session titled  “Introduction to the Anti-discrimination Laws and Implications for the Property Management Industry”. Over 200 CIHAPB members attended the event.

The Institute of Active Ageing of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University will organise an exhibition this month, featuring photographic works by graduates and tutors of the fourth edition of a photography training programme run by the Institute. It will run from 25-27 July at the Exhibition Gallery, L4, Administration Building, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui.