Equal Opportunities Commission
2017
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EOC’s response to the “Report on Hong Kong Taxi Passengers Survey”
In the “Report on Hong Kong Taxi Passengers Survey” released by the Hong Kong Taxi Council (HKTC) last week, announcing results from the fourth quarter of 2017, more than 70% of the respondents considered that there is an insufficient supply of wheelchair accessible taxis (WATs) in Hong Kong. The HKTC expressed the wish for the Government to provide the Council with subvention or allowance to diversify the types of taxi and increase the supply of WATs. In response to the findings of the survey, the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has issued the following statement today (28 December 2017):
28/12/2017
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Easy Access to Information on Banking Services by Ethnic Minorities
The Hong Kong Association of Banks (HKAB), the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) jointly published today (28 December 2017) the information on banking services in seven languages commonly used by ethnic minority (EM) community. The materials are available on the respective websites of HKAB, HKMA, and EOC.
28/12/2017
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EOC’s response to the suggestions of installing visual fire alarm and 992 SMS emergency service for persons with hearing impairment
On 18 December 2017, a group of persons with hearing impairment came to the office of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) to express their dissatisfaction with the Housing Department on not installing visual fire alarms in the housing units of residents with hearing impairment. The group indicated that consideration was being given on lodging a formal complaint. In addition, they stated that the 992 SMS emergency service (992 SMS system) by the Police was only available to users upon prior registration, which is different from the existing 999 system. Also, the 992 SMS system does not accept photos and videos, hence causing inconvenience to persons with hearing impairment. In response to the concerns aforesaid, the EOC has issued the following statement:
19/12/2017
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The EOC launches Easy-to-Read Guide for Accessible Air Travel in Hong Kong
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) launched today (13 December 2017) a new publication, Easy-to-Read Guide for Accessible Air Travel in Hong Kong (the “Guide”), to introduce accessible travel, provide an overview of the rights and obligations of persons with reduced mobility (PRMs) as air passengers and offer helpful tips on making journeys accessible and smooth. PRM refers to any person whose mobility is reduced due to age or any disabilities (temporary/permanent) and requires appropriate attention and adaptation of services in using air transport.
13/12/2017
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平機會文章: 消除性騷擾刻不容緩 (EOC article: Urgent call to protect people from sexual harassment) (Chinese only)
今天早上我看到以下這宗新聞，感到既難過又憤怒 — 田徑女運動員呂麗瑤在其二十三歲生日的這一天，在社交媒體發文，表示她在十三、四歲時，被當時的教練性侵犯。
30/11/2017
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The EOC launches a lucky draw to promote its smart phone app
Members of the public who download the EOC smart phone app from now until 31 December 2017 can enter a lucky draw for a chance to win an iPad Pro or a portable charger for mobile phones.
21/11/2017
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EOC welcomes the 2022 Gay Games to be held in Hong Kong
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today (31 October 2017) warmly welcomes the successful bid to host the 2022 Gay Games in Hong Kong. The Gay Games are the largest LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex) sporting event in the world, which have been held every four years since 1982.
31/10/2017
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EOC Launches Children Book Series by Budding Local Designers from PolyU Design
Meet Tally and his friends, new ambassadors of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC). Hailing from outer space and looming above us at three metres tall, they are certainly no ordinary equal opportunities ambassadors! They have come to Earth for a basketball match, and beyond that, to help our young children understand that it does not always have to be “my team” versus “your team” and that we can all live in harmony with our differences.
24/10/2017
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Relocation of the EOC office
Starting from 6 November 2017 (Monday), the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC)’s office at Cityplaza will be relocated to the address below. The Commission’s telephone numbers, fax numbers, website and service hours will remain unchanged.
20/10/2017
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The Equal Opportunities Commission’s response to the Policy Address 2017
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today (11 October 2017) welcomes the new initiatives to promote equal opportunities in the Policy Address 2017, particularly the Government’s plan of submitting legislative amendment proposals to the Legislative Council in the 2017-18 legislative session for implementing nine priority recommendations under the Discrimination Law Review as proposed by the EOC in 2016.
11/10/2017
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The EOC welcomes the decision of the Labour Tribunal on 28 September 2017
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) welcomes the Labour Tribunal’s decision on 28 September 2017 to dismiss the claim of its former employee (LBTC543/2015).
28/09/2017
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The EOC urges kindergartens to embrace diversity and inclusion in student admission
As the application process for kindergarten admissions for 2018-19 will get underway soon, the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) would like to remind kindergartens in Hong Kong to adopt a fair and inclusive admission policy for all including children from the ethnic minorities (EM). This advice comes in the midst of continued concerns from Non-Chinese parents that school information by some kindergartens is only available in Chinese and interviews for young applicants are conducted in Cantonese. Some allegedly simply point them towards schools with high concentrations of EM students even though the parents prefer that their children study in an immersed Chinese environment.
07/09/2017
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The EOC expresses concerns about the latest media reports on sexual assault cases in a secondary school
With regard to recent media reports that two secondary girl students who alleged that they were sexually assaulted by a male teacher, the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has issued today (5 September 2017) the following statement:
06/09/2017
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The EOC Gives Legal Assistance in Pregnancy Discrimination Case
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has today (25 August 2017) issued legal proceedings under the Sex Discrimination Ordinance (SDO), Cap. 480 in the District Court, on behalf of a woman (the Claimant) who previously worked for a company (the Respondent) as an accounting clerk. The Claimant alleged that she had been discriminated against by the Respondent on the ground of her pregnancy by dismissing her before she resumed work from her maternity leave.
25/08/2017
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The EOC Gives Legal Assistance in Disability Discrimination Case
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has today (28 July 2017) issued legal proceedings under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance (DDO), Cap. 487 in the District Court, on behalf of a woman who suffered from knee pain. The claimant alleged that her employer discriminated against her by terminating her employment on the ground of her disability.
28/07/2017
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EOC Promotes Equal Opportunities through Funding Programme
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) promotes equal opportunities through its Community Participation Funding Programme on Equal Opportunities (Funding Programme). The EOC has supported over 1,000 projects by non-governmental organisations, community groups, and schools in the past 20 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 Funding Programme.
24/07/2017
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The EOC announces findings of “Sexual Harassment – Questionnaire Survey for Social Service Sector”
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today (Tuesday, 11 July 2017) announced the findings of “Sexual Harassment – Questionnaire Survey for Social Service Sector”, which explored the progress of the formulation of anti-sexual harassment policy in social service sector.
11/07/2017
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The EOC Gives Legal Assistance in Disability Harassment Case
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has issued today (1 June 2017) legal proceedings in the District Court under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance (DDO), Cap. 487, on behalf of a woman (the “Claimant”) who suffered from both injury at work and bipolar disorder. The Claimant alleged that her immediate supervisor (the “Respondent”) had harassed her on the ground of her disability by often calling her by an offending nickname and made a discriminatory remark against the Claimant on a particular day.
01/06/2017
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The EOC issues response to the views on the appointment of EOC Members expressed by 關注平機會委任聯盟
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has issued the following statement with regard to the views on the appointment of EOC Members expressed by 關注平機會委任聯盟:
25/05/2017
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The EOC Welcomes New Members
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) welcomes the announcement by the Government today (18 May 2017) on the appointment of six new Members to the Commission by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The newly appointed Members are:
18/05/2017
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Appointment of Members of Equal Opportunities Commission (Issued by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region)
The Government announced today (18 May 2017) that the Chief Executive has appointed six new members and re-appointed nine incumbent members to the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) for a term of two years with effect from May 20, 2017. Amongst the nine re-appointed incumbent members, Dr Maggie Koong May-kay has been re-appointed for one year with effect from May 20, 2017.
18/05/2017
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The EOC Promotes Equal Opportunities through Funding Programme of Research Projects
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has been promoting equal opportunities through its Funding Programme of Research Projects (the Funding Programme). Following the success of the first round of the Funding Programme in 2013/14, the EOC is launching the second round in 2017/18 to encourage eligible academics and organisations with inspiring ideas to undertake innovative research projects.
04/05/2017
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EOC Celebrates 2017 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination with Public Event
The “Equal Opportunities Diversity Project” public event took place at Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Centre this afternoon (12 March 2017). Jointly organised by the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) and Radio Television Hong Kong Radio 2, the educational event was held to commemorate 2017 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD), and, riding on the occasion, to raise public awareness about racial inclusion and promote messages of equal opportunities.
12/03/2017
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The EOC Promotes Equal Opportunities through Funding Programme of Research Projects
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has been promoting equal opportunities through its Funding Programme of Research Projects (the Funding Programme). Following the success of the first round of the Funding Programme in 2013/14, the EOC is launching the second round in 2017/18 to encourage eligible academics and organisations with inspiring ideas to undertake innovative research projects.
10/03/2017
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EOC & GRC of CUHK Issue Statement Calling for the Introduction of Legislation against Discrimination on the Grounds of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Intersex Status
Today (9 March 2017), the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) and the Gender Research Centre (GRC) of the Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies at The Chinese University of Hong Kong have issued a joint statement (Please refer to Appendix) calling on the Government to launch a public consultation and introduce legislation against discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex status as soon as possible.
09/03/2017
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The EOC issues statement on reports of a person with hearing impairment having been sent to a psychiatric hospital due to communication barriers
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has issued the following statement with regard to news reports today (9 February 2017) on claims that a person with hearing impairment was sent to a psychiatric hospital in the absence of sign language interpretation, which caused him communication difficulty and misunderstanding by the Police:
09/02/2017
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EOC Promotes Equal Opportunities through Funding Programme
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) promotes equal opportunities through its Community Participation Funding Programme. The EOC has granted funding to over 1,000 projects run by non-governmental organisations, community groups, and schools in the past 20 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 Funding Programme.
23/01/2017
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The EOC’s response to the Policy Address 2017
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today (19 January 2017) welcomes the new initiatives to advance equal opportunities in the Policy Address 2017. In the Chapter relating to Human Rights in the Policy Agenda 2017, it highlights the agenda of initiating discussion with the LegCo on the prioritized recommendations under the Discrimination Law Review as proposed by the Equal Opportunities Commission and promoting a culture of diversity, inclusiveness and mutual respect in the community through a series of measures.
19/01/2017
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