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Anti-Sexual Harassment Resources

Say “No” to Sexual Harassment

 

Introduction

Sexual harassment is not a joke. Whether intended or unintended, sexual harassment can have serious negative impact on an individual, affecting the person’s physical and emotional well-being, her/his interpersonal relationships, and educational or career development. It can also affect an organisation adversely. Apart from low staff morale and decreased productivity, a company may face lawsuits as a result of sexual harassment acts by its employees.

Everyone – whether a student or an employee – is protected from unlawful sexual harassment acts under the Sex Discrimination Ordinance (SDO). This webpage provides information and resources for all members of the Hong Kong community on sexual harassment, to help them gain better understanding of such unlawful behaviour and the legal protection available, and encourage them to take necessary precautionary measures.

The Equal Opportunities Commission is committed to working with all sectors of the community to create a safe and harassment-free environment, in which all individuals enjoy equality of opportunities, dignity and rights. Let’s work together and put an end to sexual harassment.

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Understanding Sexual Harassment

For Schools/Universities:

  • Equal Opportunities Commission – Questions and Answers on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Schools

For Workplace:

  • Equal Opportunities Commission – Know Your Rights (Sexual Harassment)
  • Equal Opportunities Commission – Preventing and Dealing with Sexual Harassment
  • Equal Opportunities Commission – Code of Practice on Employment under the Sex Discrimination Ordinance
  • Equal Opportunities Commission – Preventing Sexual Harassment - A Guide for Foreign Domestic Workers and Their Employers

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Local Legislation & International Treaties

Hong Kong Legislation:

  • The Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  • Hong Kong Bill of Rights Ordinance (Chapter 383)
  • Sex Discrimination Ordinance (Chapter 480)
  • Equal Opportunities Commission – Code of Practice for Employment under the Sex Discrimination Ordinance
  • Overview of Hong Kong Major Labour Legislation

International Treaties:

  • Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women

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Cases

Cases of sexual harassment can be found in various issues of the EOC Newsletter and the EO Casebook.

  • Conciliated Cases
  • Court Cases
  • Others

a. Conciliated Cases:

Sexual Harassment on Campuses

  • Sex Discrimination Case : Case on Sexual Harassment (Jul 2008 Issue No. 46)
  • Sex Discrimination Case: The Sexual Harasser (Jan 2008 Issue No. 44)
  • Sex Discrimination Case: Not Just a Compliment (Apr 2006 Issue No. 37)

Sexual Harassment in Workplace

  • Sex Discrimination Case: Security Guard Feeling Unsafe? (Jan 2013 Issue No. 59)
  • Sex Discrimination Case: Don’t Suffer in Silence (Aug 2012 Issue No. 58)
  • Sex Discrimination Case: Treatment or Harassment? (Jan 2009 Issue No. 48)
  • Sex Discrimination Case: Power Imbalance (Apr 2008 Issue No. 45)
  • Sex Discrimination Case: Working in Fear (Apr 2007 Issue No. 41)
  • Sex Discrimination Case: It Doesn’t Exist If No One Knows (Oct 2006 Issue No. 39)
  • Sex Discrimination Case: Zero Tolerance (Jul 2005 Issue No. 34)
  • Sex Discrimination Case: No Pornography Please (Oct 2004 Issue No. 31)
  • Sex Discrimination Case: Absolutely Unwelcome (Jun 2003 Issue No. 26)
  • Sex Discrimination Case: Just a Regular Check-up? (Sep 2002 Issue No. 23)
  • Sexual Harassment Case: You have the right to say “NO” (May 2001 Issue No. 18)

b. Court Cases:

Sexual Harassment on Campuses

  • Yuen Sha Sha v Tse Chi Pan DCEO 1/1998

Sexual Harassment in Workplace

  • Sex Discrimination Case: Latest Court Ruling on Sexual Harassment – Zero Tolerance (Mar 2012)
  • B v King of the King Group Limited DCEO 9/2010
  • A v Chan Wai Tong DCEO 7/2009
  • L v David Roy Burton DCEO 15/2009
  • Court Ruling – Sexual Harassment Case (Sep 2010)
  • 鄭燕芳 訴 兆安苑業主立案法團 及另二人 HCA 5975/1999
  • Wong Kwok Mui, Enoch v Lee Yuen Tim DCEO 9/1999
  • Ratcliffe v Secretary for Civil Service CACV 57/1999

c. Others:

  • Equal Opportunities Casebook
  • “Register of Settlement by Conciliation – SDO”

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Practical Resources

  • For Schools/Universities
  • For Workplace
  • For Sports Sector
  • For Social Service Sector
  • For Religious Sector

a. For Schools/Universities:

Policy Formulation

  • Equal Opportunities Commission –  Framework for Sexual Harassment Policies in Schools
  • Equal Opportunities Commission – Seminar on Formulation of Sexual Harassment Policy in Schools (12/2013)

Teaching & Training

Training Courses
  • Equal Opportunities Commission – Workshop on Preventing Sexual Harassment & Handling Related Complaints in Schools (11/2013)
  • Equal Opportunities Commission – Preventing Sexual Harassment on Campus: ‘A Matter of S/HE’ (for tertiary students)
  • Equal Opportunities Commission – Training Workshops on Equal Opportunities
  • Education Bureau – Training Calendar
Publications
  • Equal Opportunities Commission – Liberal Studies Training Kit - Gender & Media
  • The Family Planning Association of Hong Kong – Sexuality Education Resources: Online Resources - Sexual Harassment (in Chinese only)
  • Anti480 Anti-Sexual Resource Centre – Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Leaflet (in Chinese only) (Sponsored by EOC)
Multimedia Resources
  • Equal Opportunities Commission – “A Mission for Equal Opportunities” Educational Module (2003) 2nd Episode: Fatal Attraction 
  • Equal Opportunities Commission – “Equal Opportunities School” DVDs 17th Episode: Put an end to Sexual Harassment 
  • Equal Opportunities Commission – “A Mission for Equal Opportunities” 2nd Series (2000) CD 2nd episode: Game of Betrayal
  • Against Child Abuse Ltd – Sex Abuse and Sexual Harassment of Children CD (2001) (in Chinese only) (Sponsored by EOC)
  • CRHK – Radio Drama on Equal Opportunities (2010) – Sexual Harassment on Campuses (2010/02/12) (in Chinese Only)
Others
  • Drama performances by “Forest Union” (Tel: 6799 4089; Email: forestunionxp@yahoo.com.hk)

b. For Workplace:

Policy Formulation

  • Equal Opportunities Commission – Framework for Corporate Policy on Sexual Harassment

Publication

  • Promotional Leaflet on “Sexual Harassment – The Sex Discrimination Ordinance Protects Providers of Goods, Facilities or Services"
  • Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace - Tips for SMEs

Training

Training Courses
  • Equal Opportunities Commission – Training Workshops on Equal Opportunities
  • Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management – Programmes
Multimedia Resources
  • Equal Opportunities Commission – “A Mission for Equal Opportunities” (2009) 1st Episode: Harassment
  • With Bahasa subtitles: View
  • With Thai subtitles: View
  • Equal Opportunities Commission – “A Mission for Equal Opportunities” Educational Module (2007) 2nd Episode: Put an end to Sexual Harassment (in Chinese only)
  • Equal Opportunities Commission – “A Mission for Equal Opportunities” 3rd Series (2003) (English VCD) 2nd Episode: Fatal Attraction
  • Equal Opportunities Commission – “A Mission for Equal Opportunities” 1st Series (1998) 1st Episode: Dangerous Games
  • Equal Opportunities Commission YouTube Channel video Just Kidding
  • CRHK – Radio Drama Promotes Equal Opportunities (2009) – Definition of Sexual Harassment (2009/12/25) (in Chinese Only)

c. For Sports Sector:

Policy Formulation

  • Equal Opportunities Commission – Framework for Sexual Harassment Policy in Sports Organisations
  • Equal Opportunities Commission – Seminar on Formulation of Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in Sports Sector (09/2015)

Workshop on Preventing Sexual Harassment & Handling Related Complaints in Sports Organisations
16 March 2018
Workshop Materials

  • Understand the Definition of Sexual Harassment and Legal Liabilities (Chinese only)
  • Handling Sexual Harassment Complaints (Chinese only)
  • Formulating an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in Sports Organisations (Leaflet)
  • Formulating Policy on Sexual Harassment in Sports Organisations

d. For Social Service Sector:

Workshop on Preventing Sexual Harassment & Handling Related Complaints in Social Service Setting
15 September 2017 and 13 October 2017

  • Framework for Sexual Harassment Policy in Social Service Agencies
  • Effective Management Responses to Sexual Harassment Complaints and the Related Preventive Measures (Chinese version only)
  • Understand the Definition of Sexual Harassment and Legal Liabilities (Chinese version only)

e. For Religious Sector:

Policy Formulation

  • Equal Opportunities Commission – Making Our Church Safe for All: Seminar on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Church (09/2020)
  • Equal Opportunities Commission – Formulating an Effective Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in Religious Organisations (Chinese version only)
  • Equal Opportunities Commission – Seminar on Prevention of Sexual Harassment in Churches (03/2019)


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Research & Surveys

Research Reports

  • Equal Opportunities Commission – “Sexual Harassment: Questionnaire Survey for Sports Sector 2018” (2018)
  • Equal Opportunities Commission – Break the Silence: Territory-wide Study on Sexual Harassment of University Students in Hong Kong (2019)
  • Equal Opportunities Commission – A Study on Knowledge of Sexual Harassment and Experience of being Sexually Harassed in the Service Industries: Comparing Recent Female Mainland Chinese Immigrants with Locally-born Women (2018)
  • Equal Opportunities Commission – Findings of Sexual Harassment: Questionnaire Survey for Social Service Sector (2017)
  • Equal Opportunities Commission – Sexual Harassment in Sports Sector: Questionnaire Survey for Sports Sector (2015)
  • Equal Opportunities Commission – Sexual Harassment in Education Sector: Questionnaire Survey for Education Sector (2014)
  • Equal Opportunities Commission – Sexual Harassment and Discrimination in Employment:Questionnaire Survey for Foreign Domestic Workers: Summary of Survey Findings (2014)
  • Equal Opportunities Commission – Sexual Harassment and Discrimination in Employment: Questionnaire Survey for Workers of Service Industries: Summary of Survey Findings (2014)
  • Equal Opportunities Commission – Sexual Harassment and Discrimination in Employment: Questionnaire Survey for Flight Attendants: Summary of Survey Findings (2014)
  • Equal Opportunities Commission – Sexual Harassment – Questionnaire Survey for Business Sector: Summary of Survey Findings (2013)
  • Equal Opportunities Commission – Sexual Harassment - Questionnaire Survey for Education Sector: Summary of Survey Findings (2013)
  • Equal Opportunities Commission – Study on Students’ Sexual Attitudes and Views on Sexual Harassment (2013)
  • Equal Opportunities Commission – Study on Public Perception of Portrayal of Female Gender in the Hong Kong Media (2009)

Conferences

  • Equal Opportunities Commission – “Gender Equality and Gender Respect – Media and Societal Culture, Where Do We Go from Here?” Seminar (17/04/2009)
  • Equal Opportunities Commission – Challenges and Possibilities in Gender Equity Education: The Second International Conference in the Asia-Pacific Region (22-24/06/2006)

Submission of Report

  • EOC Submission to the 59th session of the Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women for its consideration of the Third Report of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China under the United Nations Convention on Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (October 2014)
  • EOC’s submission to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women: List of Issues on the Third Report of the HKSAR of the People’s Republic of China under the United Nations Convention on Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (February 2014)
  • Views of EOC on the proposals in the Law Reform Commission Report on Sexual Offences Records Checks for Child-related Work (March 2010)

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Support & Useful Links

  • For Educators
  • For Students
  • For Employees

a. For Educators:

Counselling Hotline

  • Education Bureau – Helpline & Community Resources
  • Education Bureau – Teachers’ Helpline: 2892 6600
  • The Boys’ & Girls’ Clubs Association of Hong Kong School Crisis Management Support Scheme – 2396 9647
  • Hong Kong Professional Teachers’ Union Hotline: 2780 7337
  • Hong Kong Association of Careers Masters and Guidance Masters (in Chinese only) – 2399 2186

b. For Students:

Counselling / Support Hotlines

  • Education Bureau – Helpline & Community Resources
  • The Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs Association of Hong Kong – Hotline for Children: 2520 6800
  • The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups – Youthline: 2777 8899
  • Youth Outreach – 9088 1023
  • Kely Support Group – 2521 6890
  • Breakthrough Counselling Centre – Youth Hotline: 2377 8511
  • The Young Men’s Christian Association of Hong Kong Hotline: 2782 7777
  • Hong Kong Young Women’s Christian Association – 2711 6622
  • Hong Kong Children and Youth Services (in Chinese only) Counselling Hotline: 2574 7057
  • Hok Yau Club (in Chinese only) – Student Hotline: 2503 3399
  • Hong Kong Christian Service (Counselling Service) – 2731 6251

Enquiries Related to Sex Education

  • The Family Planning Association of Hong Kong – 2572 2222
  • Teen AIDS: (in Chinese Only) 2870 1222
  • End Child Sexual Abuse Foundation – Hugline: 2889 9933

Tertiary Institutions Sexual Harassment Policies & Guidelines

  • The Chinese University of Hong Kong – Guidelines on Prevention of Sexual Harassment
  • The University of Hong Kong – Handling Sexual Harassment - A Guide for Staff and Student  
  • Hong Kong Baptist University – Equal Opportunities and Sexual Harassment - Guidelines & Procedures
  • The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology – Police on Sexual Harassment
  • City University of Hong Kong – Committee Against Sexual Harassment (CASH) – Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures
  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University – Regulations and Rules
  • Lingnan University – Policies & Guidelines
  • The Open University of Hong Kong – Policy on Equal Opportunities
  • The Hong Kong Institute of Education – Student Handbook – Policy Against Sexual Harassment and Procedures for Handling Complaints Against Sexual Harassment

c. For Employees:

General

  • Labour Department
  • Hong Kong Women Workers’ Association
  • Hong Kong Federation of Women’s Centres (Women’s Hotline): 2386 6255
  • The Association for the Advancement of Feminism Enquiry: 2720 0891

For Foreign Employees

  • Mission for Migrant Workers Enquiry: 2522 8264
  • Helpers for Domestic Helpers Enquiry: 2523 4020
  • Christian Action – Serving Migrant Domestic Workers Enquiry: 2382 3339

Counselling Service & Hotline

  • The Family Planning Association of Hong Kong Hotline: 2572 2222
  • St. John’s Cathedral Counselling 2525 7207
  • ReSource The Counselling Centre Enquiry: 2523 8979
  • Caritas Family Crisis Support Centre (in Chinese only) Hotline: 18288
  • Caritas Family Service Enquiry: 2649 2977
  • Caritas Hong Kong Family Service Hotline for Men 2649 1100
  • The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong 24-hour Hotline: 2389 2222
  • Suicide Prevention Services 24-hour Hotline: 2382 0000
  • Hong Kong Young Women’s Christian Association – 2711 6622
  • The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong Enquiry: 2772 0047 (website available in Chinese only)
  • Social Welfare Department Clinical Psychological Service Enquiry: 2343 2255
  • Po Leung Kuk Men’s Hotline (24-hour): 2890 1830
  • Christian Family Service Centre Men’s Hotline: 2787 1355
  • AIDS Concern Hotline: 2898 4422
  • Hong Kong AIDS Foundation AIDS Helpline: 2513 0513 (website available in Chinese only)
  • Red Ribbon Centre Dr. Sex Hotline : 2337 2121

Enquiries Related to Sexual Violence

  • Christian Family Service Centre – Serene Court : 2381 3311
  • Harmony House – 24 Hours Woman Hotline: 2522 0434; Man Hotline: 2295 1386
  • Association Concerning Sexual Violence Against Women – RainLily Hotline: 2375 5322
  • Anti-480 Resource Centre Enquiry: 2625 4016

Others

  • Women’s Commission
  • The Women’s Foundation
  • Hong Kong Women Development Association Limited

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