Equal Opportunities Commission
2024
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EOC Welcomes the Government’s Enactment of Legislation in accordance with Article 23 of the Basic Law
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) welcomes the Hong Kong SAR Government’s decision to initiate public consultation and legislative work on Article 23 of the Basic Law. This would further improve the legal system, safeguard national security, and ensure the continuous and stable development of Hong Kong.
09/02/2024
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EOC Calls for Applications for Hong Kong’s First Universal Design Award Scheme
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) announced today (1 February 2024) the launch of Hong Kong’s first Universal Design Award Scheme 2024/25 (UDAS). The scheme is now open for application until 15 April 2024. Organised by the EOC for the first time to recognise public and private organisations with outstanding contributions in implementing universal design, the UDAS encourages the sharing of good practices in creating inclusive environments, while motivating more organisations to adopt such practices with a view to enhancing accessibility in Hong Kong.
01/02/2024
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EOC Gives Legal Assistance in a Disability Discrimination Case
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today (30 January 2024) issued legal proceedings under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance (DDO), Cap. 487 in the District Court, on behalf of a person (the Claimant) who previously worked for a company (the Respondent) that operates piano learning centres. The Claimant worked as a Customer Service Officer at one of the branches of the Respondent.
30/01/2024
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EOC Kicks Off the Second Edition of Equal Opportunity Youth Ambassador Scheme to Promote Equality and Inclusion to Tertiary Students
Following the inaugural launch of the Equal Opportunity Youth Ambassador Scheme in 2022, the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) is organising the Scheme again this year. An orientation gathering was held today (27 January 2024) to officially kick off the Equal Opportunity Youth Ambassador Scheme 2023/24. The event was attended by EOC Chairperson Mr Ricky CHU Man-kin, Convener of Community Participation and Publicity Committee of the EOC Mr Gary WONG Chi-him, and EOC Member Ms Queenie CHAN Lai-kwan. In addition to sharing the EOC’s vision and work in promoting equal opportunities, a few Youth Ambassadors from the first cohort also shared their experiences at the event.
27/01/2024