15th Anniversary of the Enforcement of the Race Discrimination Ordinance

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Celebration of 6th Anniversary of the Racial Diversity & Inclusion Charter for Employers (29 November 2024)

 

The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) held a reception on 29 November 2024 at the Grand Auditorium, HKEX Connect Hall to mark the 6th Anniversary of the Racial Diversity & Inclusion Charter (the “Charter”) and celebrate the Charter for surpassing 500 signatories. During the event, which was titled “Marking Milestones”, the EOC also announced the launch of the Racial Diversity & Inclusion Employers Award Scheme (the “Award Scheme”).

The Honourable Mrs Regina IP LAU Suk-yee, Convenor of the Non-official Members of the Executive Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, was the guest of honour. Speaking to the 200 attendees at the event, which was part of the celebration of the 15th anniversary of the implementation of the Race Discrimination Ordinance, she emphasised the importance of racial diversity and inclusion to the social and economic development of Hong Kong.

Launched in 2018, the Charter provides best practices in nine areas for signatories to follow, while offering a platform for signatories to share their experiences in building multicultural workplaces. To encourage knowledge exchange, the celebratory event featured a moderated conversation with three industry leaders on the challenges and the motivations in launching policies and initiatives to promote racial diversity and inclusion in their organisations.

With the aim to recognise organisations that demonstrate a significant commitment to promoting racial diversity and inclusion, the EOC announced the launch of the Award Scheme at the event. Organisations that have implemented initiatives to promote racial inclusion in the workplace are invited to submit applications for one of the three award categories, namely Racial Equity in Hiring Award, Inclusive Workplace Award, and Community Engagement Award. The applications will be assessed by an independent judging panel on five areas, including strategic approach, implementation, innovation, sustainability and impact. Interested organisations can submit their applications for the Award Scheme from 9 December 2024 until 31 March 2025. Visit the Award Scheme’s website for more information:
https://www.eoc.org.hk/en/news-and-events/events-and-programmes/eoc-events/inclusion-charter#pane-8685967f-9bd6-4903-a867-e8f201b41627

 

      

        

 

Racial Diversity & Inclusion Recruitment Fair

The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), along with the Federation of Hong Kong Ethnic Communities (Federation), held the Racial Diversity & Inclusion Recruitment Fair on 20 October 2024 for ethnic minority job aspirants at the Khalsa Diwan (Sikh Temple) in Wan Chai. There were also celebrations of the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 15th Anniversary of the implementation of the Race Discrimination Ordinance at the opening ceremony of the recruitment fair.

Officiating at the opening ceremony was Mr CHEUK Wing-hing, Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and EOC Chairperson Ms Linda LAM Mei-sau. EOC members, Federation members, senior leaders of the Khalsa Diwan (Sikh Temple) and supporting employers were also present at the ceremony.

Bringing together five Government Departments and 11 corporate organisations, the job fair offered a wide range of job vacancies across different sectors, qualifications and levels. Among those in the government sector were the Civil Aviation Department, Correctional Services Department, Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, Fire Services Department and the Hong Kong Police Force. Adding to them were 11 corporate organisations, namely Arup Group, Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd., Citybus Ltd., DFI Retail Group, English Schools Foundation, Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Co. Ltd., John Swire & Son (HK) Ltd., Manulife (International) Ltd., Marriott International Inc., MTR Corporation Ltd. and The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd., which brought with them diverse job offerings. The vacancies ranged from frontline operations and accounting to engineering and teaching. The job fair also provided one-on-one career counselling and resume-writing tips from 2 recruitment firms, The ConnectedGroup and WISE Inclusion Hong Kong.

 

        

    

 

 

2023/24 Racially Friendly Campus Recognition Ceremony

The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) held a ceremony on 5 July 2024 at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Auditorium of the Hong Kong Palace Museum to commend participating schools of the 2023/24 Racially Friendly Campus Recognition Scheme for accomplishing their racial inclusion initiatives. Performing the ceremony were Dr CHOI Yuk-lin, Secretary for Education of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Professor John LEE Chi-kin, President of the Education University of Hong Kong. Running for the second year, the 2023/24 Recognition Scheme was supported by the Education Bureau, and attracted participation of 158 kindergartens, primary and secondary schools. Over 130 principals and teachers attended the event and received acknowledgement as Racially Friendly Campus Champions.

This year marks the 15th anniversary of the implementation of the Race Discrimination Ordinance, a major legal instrument for protecting everyone against racial discrimination. The EOC hopes that the success of the Racially Friendly Campus Recognition Scheme will help promote racial inclusion among more schools and make such inclusion a city-wide norm in the coming years.

 

        

 

          

 

Racial Diversity & Inclusion Sports Day 2024

With 2024 marking the 15th anniversary of the coming into force of the Race Discrimination Ordinance, the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) kicked off celebrations for this milestone by successfully organising the Racial Diversity & Inclusion Sports Day 2024 on 21 April 2024 on the campus of the Event Partner The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong. Officiating at the ceremony were Mr CHEUK Wing-hing, GBS, JP, Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, Ms Linda LAM Mei-sau, SBS, Chairperson of the EOC, and EOC Members.

Teams including celebrities and multi-racial representatives from the disciplinary forces played an invitational dodgeball game at the start of the day, followed by schools and corporates teams participating in various sports activities, including 3-on-3 basketball and 6-on-6 dodgeball competitions. The event also featured booths and games related to fundamental movement skills, allowing participants of all abilities to take part in the event and further promoting a healthier lifestyle.