Equal Opportunities Commission
2014
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EOC Statement: The EOC refutes allegations of a former employee
In response to media reports regarding a former employee of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), Mr. Josiah Chok, lodging a complaint against the EOC with the Labour Department, the EOC states clearly today (23 December 2014) that it will not specifically comment on the internal employment matters of an employee as it sees it as a violation of the employee’s privacy.
23/12/2014
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The EOC Reports on Work Plans and Progress
Members of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) met on 18 December 2014 (Thursday) at the 108th EOC Meeting and discussed various matters related to the Commission’s business.
18/12/2014
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EOC Welcomes Passage of Sex Discrimination (Amendment) Bill 2014
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) welcomes the passage of the Sex Discrimination (Amendment) Bill 2014 in the Legislative Council today (3 December). With the passage of the Bill, sexual harassment by customers against providers or prospective providers of goods, facilities or services – even if the act occurs on local ships and aircraft outside Hong Kong – will become unlawful. The Amendment Bill will become effective on the day of gazettal on 12 December 2014.
03/12/2014
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The EOC announces findings of “Sexual Harassment and Discrimination in Employment – Questionnaire Survey for Foreign Domestic Workers”
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today (Thursday, 27 November 2014) announced the findings of the “Sexual Harassment and Discrimination – Questionnaire Survey for Foreign Domestic Workers”, which was conducted from 30 March to 13 April 2014.
27/11/2014
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EOC Organizes Public Forum to Solicit Views on Promoting Equal Opportunities in Hong Kong
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) held a Public Forum today (13 November 2014) to engage stakeholders in discussing the Commission’s work in promoting equal opportunities in Hong Kong.
13/11/2014
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Public consultation on Discrimination Law Review completed
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) launched a public consultation on the review of discrimination law on 8 July 2104. The three-month public consultation exercise, which had been extended by three and a half weeks, was completed on 31 October 2014.
03/11/2014
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EOC Statement on the Marriage (Amendment) Bill 2014
In response to the Legislative Council voting against the resumption of the second reading of the Marriage (Amendment) Bill 2014 today (22 October 2014), the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has issued the following statement:
22/10/2014
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EOC Presents to UN Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
Representatives of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) highlighted the challenges faced by women in Hong Kong at the 59th session of the UN Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (the Committee) on 20 October 2014 in Geneva, prior to a hearing by the Committee on the Third Report of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) scheduled for 23 October 2014.
21/10/2014
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EOC Statement on Discrimination Law Review Consultation
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today (6 October 2014) announced that it will receive written opinions on the Discrimination Law Review (DLR) until 31 October, 2014, which consultation exercise is originally due to expire on 7 October 2014.
06/10/2014
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The EOC Reports on Work Plans and Progress
Members of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) met on 18 September 2014 (Thursday) at the 107th EOC Meeting and discussed various matters related to the Commission’s business.
18/09/2014
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The EOC announces findings of the “Study on Discrimination in the Hong Kong Workplace”
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today (4 September 2014) announced the findings of the “Study on Discrimination in the Hong Kong Workplace”, which was conducted to assess the types and extent of workplace discrimination, identify the common forms of stereotyping, and solicit views from employers and employees on the effective ways to redress the problems.
04/09/2014
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The first-ever International Symposium on LGBTI rights held in Hong Kong
Local and overseas experts discussed the issues and experiences relating to the protection of equal rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons in Hong Kong and the European Union at today's (29 August 2014) “Working Together for an Inclusive Society : LGBTI Rights in Comparative Perspective” International Symposium co-organized by the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), the European Union (EU) Office to Hong Kong and Macao, and the Gender Research Centre (GRC) of the Hong Kong Institute of Asia Pacific Studies at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
29/08/2014
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EOC Statement: In response to a news report of Apple Daily on 26 August 2014
1. The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) acknowledges that the incident may have caused potential public misunderstanding and wishes to express its regret and sincere apologies.
26/08/2014
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“Working Together for an Inclusive Society: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Rights in Comparative Perspective” International Symposium, 28-29 August 2014
Today (21 August 2014), the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), the European Union (EU) Office to Hong Kong and Macao, and the Gender Research Centre (GRC) of the Hong Kong Institute of Asia Pacific Studies at The Chinese University of Hong Kong jointly announced the initiative to co-organise “Working Together for an Inclusive Society: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Rights in Comparative Perspective.”
21/08/2014
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EOC Statement
In response to the public statement of ProFamily Hong Kong that the Feasibility Study on Legislating against Discrimination on the Grounds of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Intersex Status (the Study) was biased, the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today (14 July 2014) issues the following statements :-
14/07/2014
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Public Consultation on Discrimination Law Review
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) announced today (8 July 2014) the launch of a 3-month public consultation on the Discrimination Law Review (DLR) from 8 July to 7 October 2014.
08/07/2014
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The EOC Reports on Work Plans and Progress
Members of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) met on 19 June 2014 (Thursday) at the 106th EOC Meeting and discussed various matters related to the Commission’s business.
19/06/2014
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The EOC introduces the “Racial Equality and School Uniform” Guide
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today (6 June 2014) introduced a Guide on “Racial Equality and School Uniforms” (the Guide) to provide guidance to schools in the development and implementation of uniform rules in accordance with the principles of equality.
06/06/2014
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EOC Statement
In response to recent public enquiries regarding a woman’s rights to breast-feed her baby in public, the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today (3 June 2014) issued the following statement:
03/06/2014
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Dedicated website on “The Feasibility Study on Legislating Against Discrimination on the Grounds of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Intersex Status” launched
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) and the Gender Research Centre (GRC) of the Hong Kong Institute of Asia Pacific Studies of The Chinese University of Hong Kong today (3 June 2014) jointly launched a dedicated website on the “Feasibility Study on Legislating Against Discrimination on the Grounds of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Intersex (LGBTI) Status” to provide comprehensive information about the Study.
03/06/2014
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EOC Statement
In response to a public enquiry on whether the Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) was involved in locating the respondent of a complaint case, the EOC today (29 May 2014) issues the following statement :-
29/05/2014
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The EOC announces findings of “Sexual Harassment and Discrimination in Employment – Questionnaire Survey For Workers of Service Industries”
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today (Thursday, 22 May 2014) announced the findings of the “Sexual Harassment and Discrimination – Questionnaire Survey for Workers of Service Industries”, which was conducted in partnership with the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions (HKFTU) and Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (HKCFU) from November 2013 to March 2014.
22/05/2014
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The EOC Launches the Feasibility Study of Legislating against Discrimination on the Grounds of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Intersex Status
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today (12 May 2014) announced that it has commissioned the Gender Research Centre (GRC), Hong Kong Institute of Asia Pacific Studies of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) to conduct the Feasibility Study of Legislating against Discrimination on the Grounds of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Intersex Status (the Study).
12/05/2014
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The EOC shares concerns of the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights on human rights situation in Hong Kong
At the United Nations Office in Geneva, Switzerland today (8 May 2014), the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (the Committee) conducted a hearing to examine the HKSAR’s third report on the implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (the ICESCR), which was submitted to the Committee as part of China’s second report. Representing the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) at the hearing session were Dr. John TSE Wing-ling, Convenor of its Policy and Research Committee and Dr. Ferrick CHU, the Commission’s Head of Policy and Research.
08/05/2014
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The EOC presents an alternative report at the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Representatives of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) attended the 52nd Session of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in Geneva, Switzerland (the Committee) and submitted an alternative report to the Committee on the implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (the ICESCR) to enhance the full realization of the economic, social and cultural rights of persons in Hong Kong.
05/05/2014
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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.
11/04/2014
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The EOC Reports on Work Plans and Progress
Members of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) met on 20 March (Thursday) at the 105th EOC Meeting and discussed various matters related to the Commission’s business.
20/03/2014
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“Hong Kong for All: Vision 2020”: The EOC and Caritas Youth and Community Service Co-organize Public Event in Observation of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Today (16 March 2014), Caritas Youth and Community Service and the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) co-organized an event in celebration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD) at Caritas Community Centre - Kowloon, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. This marked the second year of collaboration between the EOC and Caritas to commemorate the IDERD, which is observed annually on 21 March, and raise public awareness on racial discrimination. The theme of this year’s event, “Hong Kong for All: Vision 2020,” was formulated with the aim of encouraging the public to envision racial inclusion in Hong Kong and what is needed to achieve this goal by the year 2020.
16/03/2014
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The EOC announces findings of “Sexual Harassment and Discrimination in Employment – Questionnaire Survey for Flight Attendants”
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today (Thursday, 20 February 2014) announced the findings of the “Sexual Harassment and Discrimination – Questionnaire Survey for Flight Attendants”, which was conducted in partnership with the Hong Kong Flight Attendants Alliance (HKFAA) from late November 2013 to early January 2014. The Survey was based on 392 returned questionnaires which were distributed to 9,000 flight attendants through HKFAA.
20/02/2014
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EOC expresses concern over anti-mainlanders protests
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) expressed serious concern that some mainland Chinese tourists were harassed and vilified by the protesters in a rally in Tsim Sha Tsui on last Sunday (16 February 2014).
20/02/2014
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EOC Statement
In response to a press advertisement by the Hong Kong Chinese Christian Churches Union (HKCCCU) today (6 February 2014), the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) issues the following statements :-
06/02/2014
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EOC Gives Legal Assistance in Disability and Pregnancy Discrimination Case
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has today (24 January 2014) issued legal proceedings under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance (Cap. 487) (DDO) and Sex Discrimination Ordinance (Cap 480) (SDO) in the District Court on behalf of a kindergarten teacher. The plaintiff alleged that her contract was not renewed after she had suffered from work injuries and after she had informed the employer of her pregnancy.
24/01/2014
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The EOC Welcomes District Court Ruling on Pregnancy Discrimination
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) welcomes today’s judgment (DCEO 11/2012) by the District Court in favour of a woman who was discriminated against on the ground of pregnancy under the Sex Discrimination Ordinance (SDO) by her former employer who inserted a one day break between her old and new contracts in order to deprive her of statutory maternity leave pay. In addition to awarding the Plaintiff, among others, the damages of injury to feelings and loss of maternity leave pay, the Court also orders that the Defendant to pay exemplary damages to the Plaintiff.
03/01/2014
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