Equal Opportunities Commission
2025
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EOC Holds Inaugural Equal Opportunity Cup Inter-School Debate Competition to Promote Diversity and Inclusion with Hong Kong University Graduate Association College Winning the Championship
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today (3 May 2025) held the Grand Final cum Award Ceremony of the Equal Opportunity Cup Inter-School Debate Competition. After 30 rounds of the tournament, which were held over the past two months, Heep Yunn School and Hong Kong University Graduate Association College entered the Grand Final. The two schools competed for the championship with a heated debate on the motion: “The advancement of technology is more beneficial than harmful in achieving an inclusive society”. Hong Kong University Graduate Association College took home the championship, while Heep Yunn School secured the first runner-up. Meanwhile Fanling Rhenish Church Secondary School and Tsung Tsin Christian Academy shared third place.
03/05/2025
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EOC Welcomes New Members and Extends Gratitude to Outgoing Members
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) welcomes the Government’s announcement today (2 May 2025) on the appointment of five new members and the re-appointment of nine incumbent members to the EOC by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. They will serve a two-year term with effect from 20 May 2025.
02/05/2025
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EOC Gives Legal Assistance in a Sexual Harassment Case
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today (24 April 2025) initiated legal proceedings under the Sex Discrimination Ordinance (SDO), Cap. 480, in the District Court on behalf of a female secondary school student (the Claimant) (Case number: DCEO 3/2025). The Claimant alleged that a male classmate (the Respondent) sexually harassed her on many occasions from Form 2 to Form 4. These acts included sending sexually-indecent messages to her via instant messaging app and engaging in unwelcome physical contact. Despite the Claimant’s clear, explicit and consistent rejections of these sexual harassment acts, the Respondent continued to harass her and even escalated his conduct. The Claimant found these acts of sexual harassment offending and humiliating.
24/04/2025
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EOC Holds Sharing Session on the Role of Qianhai in Shenzhen-Hong Kong Co-operation for Staff Members
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) held a sharing session titled “The Role of Qianhai in Shenzhen-Hong Kong Co-operation” on 11 April 2025. Mr Gary WONG Chi-him, Chief Hong Kong-Macao Liaison Expert at the Authority of Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone of Shenzhen and EOC Member, was the speaker at the sharing session, which deepened staff members’ understanding of Qianhai’s planning, latest development, and the opportunities it offers.
14/04/2025
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EOC Holds Appreciation Event for Leaders and Stakeholders from Diverse Ethnic Communities
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today (12 April 2025) hosted an appreciation event to recognise the contributions from community stakeholders in advancing racial equality in Hong Kong. The event, which commemorated both the 2025 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and the 15th anniversary of the implementation of the Race Discrimination Ordinance (RDO), brought together around 100 representatives from over 80 ethnic community groups and stakeholder organisations dedicated to promoting diversity, equality and inclusion.
12/04/2025
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EOC Calls on the Community to Promote Racial Inclusion to Mark IDERD 2025
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) is calling on stakeholders and the wider community to promote racial diversity and inclusion to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD) 2025, which is celebrated annually on 21 March.
20/03/2025
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EOC Announces Growing Support for the Racial Diversity & Inclusion Charter for Employers Among SMEs with Signing Ceremony and Report Launch
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today (18 March 2025) held a signing ceremony to welcome 14 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from the SME Sustainability Society as new signatories of the Racial Diversity & Inclusion Charter for Employers (“Charter”). By signing the Charter, they pledge to promote racial diversity and inclusion (D&I) in their respective workplaces, joining over 500 other signatories in making the commitment publicly.
18/03/2025
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EOC’s Response to Statements Made in Respect of the Conduct of the Disability Discrimination Complaint Made by Foreign Domestic Worker Ms Baby Jane Allas, now Deceased
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) issued the following statement today (10 March 2025) to set the record straight in response to recent media reports (9 March 2025) of the statements made by the family of foreign domestic worker Ms Baby Jane Allas, alleging that the EOC has been handling the case of Ms Allas for an extended period without any resolution:
10/03/2025
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EOC Welcomes the District Court’s Ruling on a Sexual Harassment Case
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today (19 February 2025) welcomes the District Court's ruling on 14 February 2025 concerning a sexual harassment case (DCEO 4/2023). The court ruled in favour of a foreign domestic worker (the Claimant), holding that her former employer (the Respondent) had engaged in conduct constituting sexual harassment as defined under the Sex Discrimination Ordinance (SDO) (Cap. 480).
19/02/2025
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EOC Calls for Application for the 2025-26 Community Participation Funding Programme on Equal Opportunities
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today (5 February 2025) announced that the 2025-26 Community Participation Funding Programme on Equal Opportunities (Funding Programme) is open for application. The Funding Programme consists of two categories, namely “General Projects” and “Thematic Projects”, with a maximum amount of funding set at HK$100,000 and HK$150,000 respectively for each project. Interested parties are invited to submit their applications to the EOC on or before 31 March 2025.
05/02/2025
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EOC launches Racial Diversity & Inclusion Employers Award Scheme
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) calls for applications for its Racial Diversity & Inclusion Employers Award Scheme. The Award Scheme aims to recognise organisations that demonstrate a strong commitment to implementing policies and practices that create work environments ensuring inclusivity and equal opportunities for employees of all races. Applications are now open until 31 March 2025. All employers in Hong Kong are welcome to participate in the Award Scheme.
22/01/2025
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EOC Expresses Concerns over Alleged Sexual Harassment Incident Involving a Restaurant Staff
In response to media enquiries regarding an alleged sexual harassment case involving a restaurant staff and whether the behaviour is unlawful under the anti-discrimination ordinances, the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) issued the following statement:
06/01/2025
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