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Issue 306 | 31/05/2023

Facebook page “EO Matters” launches prize game on “Under the Same Sky”

Facebook page “EO Matters” launches prize game on “Under the Same Sky”

This May, the EOC debuted its new short movie series, “Under the Same Sky”, on local TV channels ViuTV and RTHK TV. The series comprises eight heartwarming stories that explore the issues of discrimination against individuals based on their disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy, breastfeeding, family status or race, aiming to help viewers better understand the challenges and needs faced by marginalised communities, and foster a culture of care and non-discrimination.

Enhance Hong Kong’s tourist-friendly image with an inclusive environment, writes EOC Chairperson

Enhance Hong Kong’s tourist-friendly image with an inclusive environment, writes EOC Chairperson

As widely reported by the media report recently, Hong Kong’s home-grown air carrier found itself embroiled in controversy when its cabin crews were accused of discrimination and insulting Putonghua-speaking passengers. The airline apologised, fired three flight attendants and pledged to review its policies.

Latest issue of The EO Beat is released online

Latest issue of The EO Beat is released online

The May 2023 issue of The EO Beat is now available for download. This EOC’s official periodical highlights the EOC’s achievements in the past six months and offers some important insights and practical tips for propelling diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the workplace and beyond.

EOC releases new training materials for preventing sexual harassment on campus

EOC releases new training materials for preventing sexual harassment on campus

The EOC has created a series of seven animated videos to educate the public, particularly tertiary students, about sexual harassment. These videos are part of the Online Training Module on Preventing Sexual Harassment on Campus, funded and offered by eight local publicly-funded universities. The EOC designed this module specifically to help tertiary students learn about sexual harassment and how to address it.

EOC is appointed as a SafeCity Ambassador

EOC is appointed as a SafeCity Ambassador

The EOC is honoured to be appointed as a “SafeCity Ambassador”, under a scheme initiated by the Crime Prevention Bureau of the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF).

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