2023
- The EOC Rolls out a Host of Initiatives to Mark IDERD 2023 To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD) 2023, the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) is rolling out a series of initiatives under the theme “All Races as One”. A bus body advertising campaign was launched on 13 March followed by an MTR advertising campaign beginning on 16 March. The advertisements on both modes of transport carry the tagline, “Interrupt Bias. All Races as One.” Fifty buses along various routes will display the advertisement for six weeks. The MTR campaign will also run for six weeks on three trains plying on the Island Line, Kwun Tong Line and Tsuen Wan Line. 21/03/2023
- The EOC Gives Legal Assistance to a Foreign Domestic Helper in a Sexual Harassment Case The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has today (1 March 2023) instituted legal proceedings under the Sex Discrimination Ordinance (SDO), Cap. 480 in the District Court, on behalf of a foreign domestic helper (the Claimant) who says that her former employer (the Respondent) sexually harassed her on a number of occasions during her employment with him, including coming up close to sniff the fragrance of her hair and body after she had taken a shower. 01/03/2023
- EOC Releases the Findings of the Study on Perceptions of Stigmatization and Discrimination of Persons with Mental Illness in the Workplace The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today (28 February 2023) released the findings of the “Study on Perceptions of Stigmatization and Discrimination of Persons with Mental Illness (PMIs) in the Workplace” (the Study). 28/02/2023
- EOC Inaugurates the "Equal Opportunity Youth Ambassador Scheme" and Shares its Vision with Enthusiastic Youth Ambassadors The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) held its first event under the "Equal Opportunity Youth Ambassador Scheme" yesterday (7 January 2023) and shared its vision and work on promoting equal opportunities for a group of enthusiastic young people. 08/01/2023