Issue 295 | 14/12/2022
EOC launches bus body advertising campaign to promote equality for tenants of all ethnicities
On 5 December, the EOC launched a bus body advertising campaign entitled ‘Open Your Doors to Tenants of all Ethnicities’. The campaign is part of the EOC’s continuous effort to promote racial equality and inclusion in Hong Kong, and serves to raise public awareness of the importance of avoiding racial bias and prejudice – whether as a landlord, real estate agent or neighbour.
EOC calls for greater support and inclusion of migrant domestic workers ahead of International Migrants Day
To raise awareness of the importance of safeguarding the fundamental human rights of migrants, the UN proclaimed 18 December International Migrants Day in December 2000. The day also offers an opportunity to recognise the contribution of migrants to their host and home countries.
EOC publishes Annual Report 2021-22
The EOC’s Annual Report 2021-22 was tabled at the Legislative Council and published on the EOC’s website on 7 December 2022.
EOC Chairperson urges greater support for carers in HK01 article
In a recent article in his HK01 column, EOC Chairperson Ricky CHU Man-kin flagged up the issue of inadequate support for carers, which has reached crisis point, and called for immediate action.
Support for persons with visual impairment and those with sight loss at the pharmacies of Hospital Authority
For people with visual impairment and those with sight loss, taking medication can be challenging, as they need to overcome the challenges of locating the medicines, reading the dispensing labels and administering the right dosage. These difficulties could lead to inaccurate dosing, missed doses and even discontinuation of treatment prematurely.