The EOC welcomes the Government’s announcement on the appointment of five new Members and the reappointment of nine existing Members to the EOC.

The five new Members are Dr the Hon Eliza CHAN Ching-har, Ms Aruna GURUNG, Revd Canon the Hon Peter Douglas KOON Ho-ming, Dr LUI Wai-cheung, and Mr Symon WONG Yu-wing. The nine reappointed Members are Ms Queenie CHAN Lai-kwan, Ms Rosanna CHOI Yi-tak, Miss Lily CHOW, Dr Theresa CUNANAN, Mr James Mathew FONG, Mr Vishal MELWANI, Miss Shirley TO Shuk-yi, Ms Linda TSANG Chi-man, and Dr Kitty WU Kit-ying. They will serve a two-year term with effect from 20 May 2025.

Ms Linda LAM Mei-sau, Chairperson of the EOC, said, “The EOC welcomes the newly appointed and re-appointed members. They come from diverse backgrounds with a wide spectrum of expertise, and have extensive experience in public service. I am confident that they, along with the two incumbent members (Mr Simon LAM Ken-chung and Dr Vincent WONG Wai-lun), will bring invaluable insights to the EOC and help build a pluralistic and inclusive society free of discrimination.”

In addition, the EOC expresses its gratitude to five outgoing Members, namely, the Hon Vincent CHENG Wing-shun, Dr Henry SHIE Wai-hung, Ms Anna THOMPSON, Dr Rizwan ULLAH, and Mr Gary WONG Chi-him. 

“I am deeply appreciative of their tremendous efforts in advancing equal opportunities, and in supporting and guiding the EOC over the past years. Given their commitment to equal opportunities, I have no doubt that they will continue to offer steadfast support to the EOC,” Ms Lam said.

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