Equal Opportunities Commission
2001
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EOC Gives Legal Assistance in Family Status Discrimination Case
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has today issued legal proceedings under the Family Status Discrimination Ordinance, Cap. 527 in the District Court on behalf of a person who was dismissed by her employer after her son had fallen sick seriously and she had to take leave to take care of her son.
27/12/2001
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EOC Organizes Education Conference on Gender Differences in Learning
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today (30 November 2001) hosted a conference entitled "Boys and Girls in the 21st Century: Gender Differences in Learning." Ms. Anna Wu, Chairperson of the EOC, explained that the conference was organized to understand the need to provide the best education so that all boys and girls can enjoy equal opportunities in education.
30/11/2001
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EOC Gives Legal Assistance in Disability Discrimination Case
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has today issued legal proceedings under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance, Cap. 487 in the District Court on behalf of 5 persons who worked as care-providers in the Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Nursing Home in the Kowloon Bay Health Centre. In this case, there are three Defendants, all of whom were Richland Gardens residents at the time, who allegedly interfered with the care-providers as they went to or left work, and refused to let them pass through Richland Gardens in the same way as other members of the public.
26/11/2001
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Inclusion and Equality for All
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) staged a community roadshow with the Caritas Community Centre - Tsuen Wan today (25 November 2001) at the Tsuen Wan Plaza. "Accepting Persons with a Mental/Ex-Mental Illness" was the theme of the event. This community roadshow was part of the EO Expo 2001, which promotes the concept of "Inclusion and Equality for All".
25/11/2001
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EOC Releases Study Report on the Procedures and Training Needs of the Immigration Department in Handling Persons with Disabilities
On the initiative of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) in August 2000, the Secretary for Security invited the EOC to provide advice “to enhance the relevant internal guidelines and staff training” to the Immigration Department, after the disappearance of Yu Man-Hon, an autistic boy, then 15 year-old who was mistakenly sent across the border by immigration officers last year.
30/10/2001
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Release of the Study Report on the Procedures and Training Needs of the Immigration Department in Handling Persons with Disabilities
The Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), Ms. Anna WU, and Director (Disability), Mr. Frederick TONG, will meet the media at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, 30 October 2001) to release the EOC's study report on the procedures and training needs of the Immigration Department in handling persons with disabilities.
29/10/2001
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Equal Opportunities Expo 2001 Kicks Off with Film on Disability
A Japanese film about a hearing impaired woman has been selected by the Equal Opportunities Commission to launch its EO Expo 2001 today. Officiating at the launching ceremony, the Chairperson of the EOC, Ms. Anna Wu explained, " For the first time, the Commission has chosen a film to launch this year's Expo because it conveys a strong message of acceptance and respect for all. The EOC believes in a barrier-free environment where people with or without disabilities can enjoy equal opportunities to develop to their fullest potential." Ms. Wu said this belief is clearly portrayed by the film.
19/10/2001
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EOC Organises Second Conference on "Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value"
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today (5 October 2001) hosted a conference entitled "Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value: International Best Practises." The gathering at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre attracted many participants from different sectors of the community.
05/10/2001
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Court Rules there is Power to Order Apology
Commenting on the judgment delivered today (5 October 2001) by the Court of Final Appeal in MA Bik Yung v. KO Chuen, Ms. Anna WU, Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), said, "The judgment sends out a clear message that harassment or discrimination against a person with disability is not tolerated in our society. The Court of Final Appeal condemned the defendant's conduct towards Ms. MA and commended her for her courage to vindicate herself."
05/10/2001
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EOC Reports to UN available to Public
The Equal Opportunities Commission's submission to the United Nations Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination before its 59th Session, is now available at the following:
30/07/2001
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Equal Opportunities Youth Drama Competition Winners’ Performance
Jointly organized by the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) and the Hong Kong Young Women's Christian Association (HKYWCA), winners of the “Equal Opportunities Youth Drama Competition” will participate in the Winners’ Performance tonight at Wei Hing Theatre. Members of the news media are cordially invited to cover the event:
20/07/2001
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EOC Advises on Secondary School Places Allocation System Complaints Procedures
On 22 June 2001, the High Court ruled that the Secondary School Places Allocation (SSPA) System, as administered by the Education Department, is unlawful and discriminatory. Since then, the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has received a number of enquiries from parents regarding what they should do if their children are discriminated against in the current allocation exercise.
17/07/2001
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EOC Hosts Regional Workshop to Promote and Protect Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) in collaboration with the Asia Pacific Forum on National Human Rights Institutions (Asia Pacific Forum) is holding a Regional Workshop on Economic, Social and Cultural rights and the Right to Development in Hong Kong from Wednesday, 11 July to Friday, 13 July 2001. As in past years, an annual Workshop on a theme of common interest to the Asia Pacific Forum members is held in different cities in the region. This Workshop is co-sponsored by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID).
10/07/2001
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EOC's Code of Practice on Education Effective Today
The Equal Opportunities Commission's Code of Practice on Education under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance comes into operation today (Friday, July 6, 2001), after the Legislative Council passed a resolution to amend the proposed COP. The resolution was published in the government gazette today.
06/07/2001
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Launching of Equal Opportunities TV Series for Children
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) announces a Year 2001 educational initiative today (29 June 2001). A TV situation drama series on equal opportunities issues, entitled "Equal Opportunities School" (平等校園), produced by Cable TV, will be broadcast on Cable TV's Children Channel from Monday to Friday at 5:30 p.m. The four-week programme will run from 2 July to 27 July 2001.
29/06/2001
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Press Conference on the Launching of Equal Opportunities TV Series for Children
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) will launch a TV situation drama series for children this summer. The TV series produced by Cable TV will run for 4 weeks from 2 July 2001, Monday to Friday at 5:30 p.m. on Cable TV's Children Channel.
28/06/2001
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EOC Welcomes High Court Ruling Prohibiting Sex Discrimination in the Secondary School Places Allocation System
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) welcomes the High Court's declaration that the Secondary School Places Allocation System (SSPA) is unlawful.
22/06/2001
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Equal Opportunities Commission Invites Applications To Its 2001/2002 Funding Programme (Second Batch)
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) announced that application for the second batch of the 2001/2002 "Community Participation Funding Programme on Equal Opportunities " begins on 20 June 2001. The funding programme aims to encourage community organizations to carry out projects in promoting equal opportunities and eliminating discrimination on the grounds of sex, marital status, pregnancy, family status and disability.
19/06/2001
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EOC Urges Employers to Take Sexual Harassment Cases Seriously
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today stated that the District Court has dismissed the case of NG Shui Lan vs CHAN Sai Man and Global Centre Development Limited with the agreement of all parties with no findings as to liability. Each side has agreed to pay its own costs.
13/06/2001
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EOC's Proposed Code of Practice on Education Gazetted Today
The Equal Opportunities Commission's proposed Code of Practice on Education under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance (DDO) is published in the government gazette today (1 June 2001). It will be tabled in the Legislative Council for negative vetting on Wednesday, 6 June 2001.
01/06/2001
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Hong Kong Professional Teachers' Union & Equal Opportunities Commission Survey on the "Dress Code of Teachers and Students"
In February 2001, The Hong Kong Professional Teachers' Union ("HKPTU")and the Equal Opportunities Commission ("EOC") have conducted a survey on the "Dress Code of Teachers and Students". The results are as follows:
17/05/2001
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EOC's Application for Judicial Review of the Secondary School Placement (SSPA) System Begins 14 May 2001 at the High Court of Hong Kong, SAR
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) is seeking a declaration from the High Court that the Director of Education's decision to maintain gender scaling, separate banding by sex, and gender quota in co-educational schools is unlawful under the Sex Discrimination Ordinance (SDO).
14/05/2001
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EOC Gives Legal Assistance in Sex Discrimination Case
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has today (10 May 2001) issued legal proceedings under the Sex Discrimination Ordinance (Cap 480) in the District Court on behalf of a woman who was told to resign before she reached her retirement age. But the company has retained a male employee, who continued to work after he was formally retired at the same time as the plaintiff.
10/05/2001
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Equal Opportunities Commission Launches "Prevent Sexual Harassment in the Work Place" Campaign
Over two million passengers travelling daily on the Mass Transit Railway, Kowloon Canton Railway and Light Rail Transit will learn more about sexual harassment from a public education campaign launched at stations in Hong Kong, Kowloon and the New Territories as of 27 April 2001. This month-long campaign features a poster ad, highlighting different scenarios of sexual harassment in the work place, and educates employers about their vicarious liability for employees' actions.
26/04/2001
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EOC Reports to UN available to Public
In view of media enquiries regarding the submission of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) to the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the Commission's report is now available at the following :
24/04/2001
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"Equal Opportunities Cup" 1st Inter-University Bilingual Speech Contest "LIVE" on the Net
The 1st Inter-University Bilingual Speech Contest, jointly organized by the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) and Hong Kong's seven universities, will be held tomorrow (12 April 2001). 14 contestants from the University of Hong Kong, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Lingnan University will speak on the theme "A Beautiful World - A World Without Discrimination". They will be competing for the "Equal Opportunities Cup" in the English Language and Cantonese sections. Details are as follows:
11/04/2001
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EOC Welcomes Settlement with Government Departments on the Kowloon Bay Health Centre Incident
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) welcomes a settlement that is finally reached among the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (the former Urban Services Department), the Home Affairs Department, the Lands Department and the Complainant in respect of the complaints lodged against the aforementioned government departments. These complaints are on the illegal structures and vilifying banners erected on government land, in the vicinity of the Kowloon Bay Health Centre.
06/04/2001
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"Equal Opportunities Cup" 1st Inter-University Bilingual Speech Contest
The 1st Inter-University Bilingual Speech Contest, jointly organized by the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) and Hong Kong's seven universities, will be held on 12 April 2001 (Thursday). 14 contestants from the University of Hong Kong, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Lingnan University will speak on the theme "A Beautiful World - A World Without Discrimination". They will be competing for the "Equal Opportunities Cup" in the English Language and Cantonese sections. Details are as follows:
06/04/2001
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"Integrated Education in Hong Kong" Community Roadshow
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) is going to organize a roadshow named "Integrated Education in Hong Kong" on 1 April 2001 (Sunday). The objective of "Integrated Education" is to develop a caring school culture and enhance the acceptance of students with special educational needs by school members and parents. Details of the event are as follows:
26/03/2001
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EOC Reacts to District Court Judgment
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) is disappointed at the District Court ruling today (8 March 2001), in a sexual harassment case lodged under the Sex Discrimination Ordinance, brought by the plaintiff against the instructor or "Sifu" of the student in the course of providing martial arts training. Although the Court criticized the defendant's evidence in several instances, it found that the burden of proof had not been adequately discharged by the plaintiff.
08/03/2001
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EOC Welcomes District Court Decision on First Case of Pregnancy Discrimination
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) welcomes today's District Court ruling (26 February 2001) regarding Ms Chang Ying Kwan, who was subjected to unlawful discrimination on the ground of her pregnancy.
26/02/2001
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Media Seminar to Discuss the Attitudes and Skills in Reporting Persons with a Mental Illness
Over 200 participants attended the Media Seminar on News Reporting and Mental Illness held on 24 February 2001 (today) to discuss the attitudes & skills in reporting persons with a mental illness. Representatives from media organizations, government departments, social welfare agencies, rehabilitation groups, psychiatric hospitals, journalism departments of various tertiary institutes and users of psychiatric rehabilitation service shared their experiences and joined in discussions which focused on a positive approach in reporting the issue of mental illness.
24/02/2001
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Equal Opportunities Commission Effects Change through Mainstreaming and Training
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) will focus its efforts in training and mainstreaming of equal opportunities this year.
20/02/2001
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Equal Opportunities Commission Invites Applications to Its 2001/2002 Funding Programme
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) announced its 2001/2002 "Community Participation Funding Programme on Equal Opportunities" today (15 February 2001). The funding programme aims to encourage community organizations and schools to carry out projects in promoting equal opportunities and eliminating discrimination on the grounds of sex, marital status, pregnancy, family status and disability.
15/02/2001
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Public Consultation on Code of Practice on Education under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) announced today (15 January 2001) that a proposed Code of Practice on Education (the Code) under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance (DDO) has been published for public consultation.
15/01/2001
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EOC's Reaction to New Women's Commission
Following the announcement by the Hong Kong SAR Government on the appointments to the Women's Commission, the Equal Opportunities Commission's Chairperson, Ms. Anna WU said, "The creation of the Commission is a step forward to cover areas of women's concerns where needs are felt, in policy co-ordination and mainstreaming. The Commission has a significant role to play in the development and advancement of women in Hong Kong."
15/01/2001
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