Equal Opportunities Commission
2012
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The EOC Reports on Work Plans and Progress
Members of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) met on 20 December 2012 (Thursday) at the 99th EOC Meeting and discussed various matters related to the Commission’s business.
20/12/2012
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EOC urges the Education Bureau to strengthen support for Integrated Education
Members of the Policy and Research Committee (PARC) of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) met with the Deputy Secretary for Education, Mrs. Betty Ip, today (18 December 2012), to advocate for adequate resources, training and support for Integrated Education.
18/12/2012
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The EOC calls for objective reporting and portrayal of mental illness in the media
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) denounced a discriminatory headline “癲人出沒”, published in a local newspaper on 2nd December 2012, depicting persons with mental illness as “crazy lunatics”. The EOC is of the view that the article’s text and images are suspected to be appealing to negative public emotions against persons with mental illness.
03/12/2012
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EOC Gives Legal Assistance in Pregnancy Discrimination Case
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has today (23 November 2012) issued legal proceedings under the Sex Discrimination Ordinance, Cap. 480 in the District Court, on behalf of a woman who alleged that she was discriminated against by her former employer on the ground of her pregnancy. The Plaintiff alleged that her former employer deliberately inserted a one-day break between her old and new contracts to avoid statutory maternity leave pay.
23/11/2012
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EOC Announces Findings of the Study on Equal Learning Opportunities for Students with Disabilities under the Integrated Education System
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today (Thursday, 22 November 2012) announced the findings of the “Study on Equal Learning Opportunities for Students with Disabilities under the Integrated Education System”, which was conducted by the Centre for Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Education of the Hong Kong Institute of Education from September 2010 to November 2011. The Study consists of a quantitative questionnaire survey with 5,136 respondents from 230 schools and qualitative case studies which feature interviews with 475 stakeholders from 20 schools.
22/11/2012
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The EOC supports the motion to promote equal rights for people of different sexual orientations
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) issues its statement of support today (6 November 2012) for the motion to be moved by the Hon Cyd HO Sau-lan in the Legislative Council on 7 November 2012 to urge “the Government to expeditiously launch public consultation on enacting legislation to safeguard equal opportunities for and the basic rights of people of different sexual orientations."
06/11/2012
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The EOC Organizes Public Forum to Enhance Transparency and Accountability
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) organized a Public Forum today (29 September 2012) to enhance its transparency and accountability.
29/09/2012
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EOC advocates for effective Chinese language support for ethnic minority students
Members of the Policy and Research Committee (PARC) of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) met with the Permanent Secretary for Education (PSED), Mrs. Cherry TSE LING kit-ching, today (27 September 2012), to discuss the provision of effective Chinese language support in early education for ethnic minority (EM) students.
27/09/2012
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The EOC Promotes Equality and Inclusion at the 8th Session of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) will advocate for the advancement of equal rights in the 8th session of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (the Committee), to be convened from 17 to 28 September 2012 in Geneva, Switzerland. The EOC will present its observations concerning the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Hong Kong and propose alternative views on enhancing the full realization of their rights and social integration.
14/09/2012
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The EOC Reports on Work Plans and Progress
Members of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) met on 13 September 2012 (Thursday) at the 98th EOC Meeting and discussed various matters related to the Commission’s business.
13/09/2012
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EOC holds sharing session on men’s plights and way out
“Men in Hong Kong are bound by traditional stereotypes to be the main breadwinner. Many men face emotional problems as their jobs come under threat,” said Mr. LAM Woon-kwong, Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), at a sharing session on men’s plights today (25 August 2012).
25/08/2012
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EOC welcomes the Government’s new policy to enhance barrier-free environment
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) welcomes the Government’s special scheme to install some 230 lifts in various public areas to supplement the present walkways, which will help people with disabilities and the elderly to get around town easier.
21/08/2012
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Forum on preventing sexual harassment in universities
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) and the Women’s Commission (WoC)today (August 14) jointly organised a forum on preventing sexual harassment in universities to enhance the university staff and students’ knowledge of sexual harassment on campus and to explore relevant preventive measures.
14/08/2012
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EOC Gives Legal Assistance in Disability Discrimination Case
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has today (10 August 2012) issued legal proceedings under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance, Cap. 487 in the District Court, on behalf of a man who suffered from heart disease. The plaintiff alleged that his employer had discriminated against him by terminating his employment after he had applied for sick leave for a heart surgery.
10/08/2012
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The EOC Reports on Work Plans and Progress on Policy and Research
Members of the Policy and Research Committee (PARC) of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) met on 26 July 2012 (Thursday) at the 14th PARC Meeting and discussed various matters related to the Commission’s work on research and advocacy.
26/07/2012
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Media Statement by Mr. LAM Woon Kwong, Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission
Concerning the controversy on my dual role as ExCo Convener and Chairperson of EOC, I have listened closely to the community in the past week, including from EOC’s working partners and in particular from EOC Members last night. I have now come to the following views and conclusion:
11/07/2012
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Special EOC Meeting
The Equal Opportunities Commission will hold a Special Meeting at 5:00 pm, 10 July 2012 (Tuesday) (tomorrow) to discuss whether the Chairperson’s appointment to be the ExCo Convener would lead to role conflicts. The Chairperson, Mr. LAM Woon-kwong, will make a decision whether to stay on as ExCo Convener as soon as possible after assessing the views and advice from Members.
09/07/2012
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EOC Gives Legal Assistance in Disability Discrimination Case
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has today (28 June 2012) issued legal proceedings under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance (DDO), Cap 487 in the District Court on behalf of a wheelchair user. The plaintiff is complaining that she is unable to gain access independently to the premises where she resides, because there are two steps at the front entrance of the building. She is seeking the construction of a permanent ramp to rectify the access problems in the building.
28/06/2012
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The EOC Reports on Work Plans and Progress
Members of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) met on 14 June 2012 (Thursday) at the 95th EOC Meeting and discussed various matters related to the Commission’s business.
14/06/2012
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The EOC Welcomes District Court Ruling on Sexual Harassment
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) welcomes today’s judgment (DCEO 9/2010) by the District Court in favour of a woman who was sexually harassed by her colleague in the workplace and that the harasser’s employer was vicariously liable for the sexual harassment act.
06/06/2012
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EOC Members Meet with the Chief Executive-Elect to Advocate for Equal Education for Ethnic Minorities
Members of the Policy and Research Committee (PARC) of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) met with the Chief Executive-elect, Mr. LEUNG Chun-ying, today (5 June 2012) to reiterate the Commission’s deep concern on the issue of education for ethnic minority (EM) students and call upon the new government to provide these underprivileged students with fair education opportunities.
05/06/2012
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EOC Announces Findings of the Exploratory Study on Gender Stereotyping and Its Impact on Male Gender
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today (Thursday, 10 May 2012) announced the findings of the “Exploratory Study on Gender Stereotyping and Its Impact on Male Gender”, which was based on 340 questionnaires, 10 focus group discussion sessions, 9 individual interviews and two open seminars conducted in 2011 by the Gender Research Centre, Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies of the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
10/05/2012
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Finale of Equal Opportunities Diversity Project to Promote Equal Employment Opportunities
To promote equal opportunities and social inclusion, the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) and RTHK Radio 2 held the finale of the “Equal Opportunities Diversity Project (平等機會多元共融行動)” today (Saturday, 14 April 2012) at Yuen Long Plaza. This project was a 13-month radio programme which ran on RTHK Radio 2 from March 2011 to April 2012. The theme of today’s event was the promotion of equal employment opportunities for all.
14/04/2012
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EOC Promotes Equal Opportunities through Funding Programme
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) is to promote equal opportunities through its Community Participation Funding Programme.<br /><br />The EOC has supported over 800 projects by non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community groups, and schools in the past 15 years to promote public understanding of equal opportunities and the principles and applications of the Sex Discrimination Ordinance, the Disability Discrimination Ordinance, the Family Status Discrimination Ordinance and the Race Discrimination Ordinance through the Community Participation Funding Programme.<br />
11/04/2012
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EOC Announces Findings of the Study on Racial Encounters and Discrimination Experienced by South Asians
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today (Thursday, 22 March 2012) announced the findings of the “Study on Racial Encounters and Discrimination Experienced by South Asians” which was undertaken from December 2010 to April 2011 by the Centre for Civil Society and Governance of the University of Hong Kong and Policy 21 Limited.
22/03/2012
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The EOC Reports on Work Plans and Progress
Members of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) met on 15 March 2012 (Thursday) at the 94th EOC Meeting and discussed various matters related to the Commission’s business.
15/03/2012
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EOC organizes a Sharing Session on Accessible Public Transport Services
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today (10 March 2012) hosted a half-day sharing session entitled, "Accessible Public Transport Services", to review the existing challenges faced by people with disabilities and others in accessing public transport services and to explore enhancement measures for such services and its way forward.<br />
10/03/2012
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The EOC Responds to Media Enquiries on Paternity Leave
In response to media enquiries, the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) issued a statement today (9 March 2012) to clarify its position on paternity leave for its staff.
09/03/2012
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EOC Gives Legal Assistance in Pregnancy Discrimination Case
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has today (20 February 2012) issued legal proceedings under the Sex Discrimination Ordinance, Cap. 480 in the District Court on behalf of a shop manager of a beauty salon who alleged that she was discriminated against by her former employer on the ground of her pregnancy by demoting her and then dismissing her when she rejected the demotion.
20/02/2012
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The EOC calls for tolerance and rationality in social debates
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) expressed concern over a full-page newspaper advertisement, published in a local newspaper on 1st February 2012, featuring mainlanders as “locust” and appealing to negative emotions against them.
02/02/2012
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Dream Big‧Get Ready The EOC encourages youths to break stereotypes
The first sharing session of “Career Challenge 2011/12”, a youth mentorship programme organized by the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), was held today (20 January 2012). Miss Prudence Mak, the Founder and Creative Director of Chocolate Rain, a local brand, was the first guest mentor. She shared with more than one hundred secondary school students her experience in breaking stereotypes and overcoming challenges when she first started her venture.
20/01/2012
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The EOC reports on work plans and progress on policy and research
Members of the Policy and Research Committee (PARC) of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) met on 19 January 2012 (Thursday) at the 11th PARC Meeting and discussed various matters related to the Commission’s work on research and advocacy.
19/01/2012
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EOC Gives Legal Assistance in Pregnancy Discrimination Case
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has today (19 January 2012) issued legal proceedings under the Sex Discrimination Ordinance, Cap. 480 in the District Court, on behalf of a female merchandiser who was dismissed by her employer immediately after her maternity leave. The Plaintiff alleged that her former employer treated her unreasonably and rudely after she had submitted her pregnancy notice, and was subsequently dismissed on the day when she resumed work from maternity leave.
19/01/2012
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EOC Won the Merit Prize in the 2011 Top 10.hk Website Competition
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) was awarded the Merit Prize for SME Group in the 2011 Top 10.hk Website Competition today (18 January 2012). The Competition was organized by the Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Ltd. (HKIRC.hk), which is the only local domain registrator. The purpose of the Competition was to identify outstanding websites which can serve as role models among local enterprises.
18/01/2012
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The EOC Expresses Concern over the Situation Involving the Dolce & Gabbana Store in Tsim Sha Tsui
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) issued a letter to Dolce & Gabbana Hong Kong Limited today and expressed its concern over the alleged differential treatment between local Hongkongers and Mainland Chinese by staff members at the Dolce & Gabbana store in Tsim Sha Tsui.
11/01/2012
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