Equal Opportunities Commission
2008
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EOC Launches New Guides to Help Employers Prevent Sex Discrimination in Pay and Understand “Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value”
The EOC has developed a set of guidebooks to strengthen public understanding on the concepts of Equal Pay for Equal Work (EPEW) and Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value (EPEV), for the purpose of eliminating pay discrimination on the ground of gender.
30/12/2008
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The EOC Reports on Work Plans and Progress
Members of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) met today (Thursday, 18 December 2008) at the 75th EOC Meeting and discussed various matters related to the Commission’s business including the following:
18/12/2008
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EOC Statement on Human Rights Day
In commemorating International Human Rights Day (10 December 2008), which marks the 60th anniversary of the United Nations' adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), Mr. Raymond TANG made the following statement :
09/12/2008
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The EOC Extends the Public Consultation Period for the Code of Practice on Employment under the Race Discrimination Ordinance
To provide further opportunities for stakeholders and members of the public to express their views, the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) extends the consultation period for the proposed Code of Practice on Employment (the Code) under the Race Discrimination Ordinance (RDO) until 19 January 2009.
05/12/2008
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EOC Statement on International Day of Disabled Persons
In supporting the United Nation’s International Day of Disabled Persons (3 December 2008), Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), Mr. Raymond TANG said, “2008 is a significant year in international human rights movement given the entry into force on 3 May of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which aimed at protecting the full and equal enjoyment of human rights and basic freedoms of persons with disabilities (PWDs) and integrating them as full members of society.”
02/12/2008
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EOC Statement on World AIDS Day
In supporting the United Nations World AIDS Day (1 December 2008), Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), Mr. Raymond TANG said, “The HIV/AIDS pandemic presents one of the greatest medical and social challenges of our time. The fight against HIV/AIDS is more urgent than ever, with the pandemic continuing to grow and imposing a huge burden on millions of families and individuals worldwide. It is time for us as a community to draw on resources, focus our attention and assist those who are most vulnerable.”
30/11/2008
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Finale of the Equal Opportunities Diversity Project 2008
To promote social inclusion, the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) and RTHK Radio 2 held the finale of the "Equal Opportunities Diversity Project 2008" today (Sunday, 23 November 2008).
23/11/2008
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The EOC Invites Members of the Public to Express Views on the Proposed Code of Practice on Employment under the Race Discrimination Ordinance
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) invites members of the public to express their views on the proposed Code of Practice on Employment (the Code) under the Race Discrimination Ordinance (RDO). The Code has been published for public consultation between 13 October and 8 December 2008.
13/11/2008
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Amendment to the Sex Discrimination Ordinance
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) welcomes the Government’s amending the Sex Discrimination Ordinance (SDO) to prohibit sexually hostile environment in educational settings.
14/10/2008
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Public Consultation on Code of Practice on Employment under the Race Discrimination Ordinance
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) announced today (13 October 2008) that a proposed Code of Practice on Employment (the Code) under the Race Discrimination Ordinance (RDO) has been published for public consultation.
13/10/2008
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The Study on Public Perception of Portrayal of Female Gender in the Hong Kong Media
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today (Friday, 3 October 2008) announced the key findings of a study on public perception of portrayal of female gender in the Hong Kong media (the Study) conducted from June 2007 to January 2008.
03/10/2008
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EOC Statement
In response to reports published in the Oriental Daily News and The Sun newspapers today (3 October 2008), the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) states that there is NO plan for introducing sabbatical leave for EOC staff, paid or unpaid.
03/10/2008
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The EOC Reports on Work Plans and Progress
Members of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) met today (Thursday, 18 September 2008) at the 74th EOC Meeting and discussed various matters related to the Commission’s business including the following:
18/09/2008
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EOC Gives Legal Assistance in Disability Discrimination Case
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has today (17 September 2008) initiated legal proceedings under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance (DDO), Cap. 487 in the District Court on behalf of a man who had suffered from stroke.
17/09/2008
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EOC Welcomes the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games Which Promotes Social Inclusion
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) welcomes the co-hosting of the Paralympic Equestrian Events in Hong Kong and wishes all athletes every success in the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games.
05/09/2008
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EOC Gives Legal Assistance in Pregnancy Discrimination Case
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has today (5 September 2008) issued legal proceedings under the Sex Discrimination Ordinance, Cap. 480 in the District Court, on behalf of a female clerk who was dismissed on the ground of her pregnancy.
05/09/2008
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EOC Welcomes the Application of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to Hong Kong SAR
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) welcomes the application of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) following the Convention coming into force for China on 31 August 2008.
03/09/2008
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EOC Welcomes the Passage of the Race Discrimination Ordinance
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) supports the elimination of discrimination on all grounds and welcomes the passage of the anti-racial discrimination legislation by the Legislative Council today (10 July 2008).
10/07/2008
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EOC welcomes ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities by the National People’s Congress Standing Committee
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) welcomes ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) by the National People’s Congress Standing Committee on 26 June 2008, which was a major move of the Central Government to reaffirm its commitment to protect and promote the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities.
03/07/2008
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EOC Promotes Equal Opportunities through Funding Programme
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) is to promote gender equality, equal employment opportunities and equal opportunities for persons with family status through its Community Participation Funding Programme.
30/06/2008
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The EOC Reports on Work Plans and Progress
Members of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) met today (Thursday, 19 June 2008) at the 73rd EOC Meeting and discussed various matters related to the Commission’s business including the following:
19/06/2008
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EOC Welcomes District Court Ruling
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) welcomed a decision made by the District Court yesterday (21 May 2008), which ruled in favour of a driver, who was unlawfully discriminated against on the ground of disability.
22/05/2008
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EOC Survey Findings on Public Awareness on Equal Opportunities
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today (Wednesday, 30 April 2008) announced the results of a public awareness survey on equal opportunity (EO) conducted during August to November 2007.
30/04/2008
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EOC Gives Legal Assistance in Disability Discrimination Case
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has today (11 April 2008) issued legal proceedings under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance, Cap. 487 in the District Court, on behalf of a container tractor driver who was dismissed on the ground of his disability.
11/04/2008
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Media Briefing Notes following the 72nd EOC Meeting of 20 March 2008
Members of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) met today (Thursday, 20 March 2008) and discussed various matters related to the Commission’s business including the following :
20/03/2008
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EOC Promotes Racial Harmony through Public Education
In commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21st, the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today reiterates its support for the enactment of legislation in Hong Kong that tackles racial discrimination.
19/03/2008
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EOC Welcomes District Court Ruling
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) welcomes the judgment delivered in the District Court today (7 March 2008), which ruled in favour of an employee, a waiter, who was subjected to unlawful discrimination on the ground of his disability.<br>
07/03/2008
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EOC Statement on International Women’s Day
In supporting the International Women’s Day, Mr. Raymond Tang, Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) said that gender equality and gender dignity are important issues.
07/03/2008
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EOC Promotes Equal Opportunities through Funding Programme
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) is to promote gender equality, equal employment opportunities and equal opportunities for persons with family status through its Community Participation Funding Programme.
29/02/2008
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EOC organizes a seminar to review the impact of the Disability Discrimination Ordinance
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today (24 Jan 2008) hosted a one-day seminar titled, "Our Ten Years under the DDO - Moving Forward, Changing Cultures", to review the impact of the Disability Discrimination Ordinance (DDO) since its implementation and the way forward. The seminar was officiated by Mr. Stephen LAM, Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs.
24/01/2008
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