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Issue 301 | 14/03/2023

EOC gives legal assistance to foreign domestic worker in sexual harassment case

EOC gives legal assistance to foreign domestic worker in sexual harassment case

The EOC issued legal proceedings under the Sex Discrimination Ordinance (SDO) in the District Court on 1 March 2023, on behalf of a foreign domestic worker (the Claimant) who alleged that her former employer (the Respondent) sexually harassed her on a number of occasions, including coming up close to sniff the fragrance of her hair and body after she had taken a shower.

Promote racial inclusion in celebration of IDERD

Promote racial inclusion in celebration of IDERD

To mark International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD) on 21 March, the EOC is rolling out various initiatives to promote racial diversity and inclusion.

EOC calls on community to stand united and embrace gender equality on International Women’s Day

EOC calls on community to stand united and embrace gender equality on International Women’s Day

To celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8 March, the EOC released data-loaded posts and info graphics on its social media platforms, calling on the community to reflect on how we can do more to foster gender equality and better empower women in Hong Kong. 

EOC’s 2023 Spring training courses open for enrolment

EOC’s 2023 Spring training courses open for enrolment

Enrolment is now open for the EOC’s 2023 Spring training courses. On offer are three free-of-charge courses and seven fee-charging courses, running from mid-April until mid-June.

The Zubin Foundation will host conference “Journey to Racial Equality” on IDERD

The Zubin Foundation will host conference “Journey to Racial Equality” on IDERD

To mark International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD), the Zubin Foundation will organise an in-person conference “The Journey to Racial Equality” at the Holiday Inn Golden Mile in Tsim Sha Tsui on 21 March 2023.

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