The Fourth Report of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in the light of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission for the meeting of the Legislative Council Panel on Constitutional Affairs on 16 November 2020

(November 2020, Content)

Consultation on the Proposed Introduction of Offences of Voyeurism, Intimate Prying,
Non-consensual Photography of Intimate Parts, and Related Offences

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission to the Security Bureau

(October 2020, Content)

2020 Policy Address Public Consultation

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission

(September 2020, Content)

Support for Carers and Provision of Residential Care Services for Persons with Disabilities

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission for the special meeting of the Legislative Council Panel on Welfare Services on 23 September 2020

(September 2020, Content)

2020 Policy Address Public Consultation - Support for Disadvantaged Racial Groups

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission for 2020 Policy Address Public Consultation on Education of Non-Chinese Speaking Students and Employment & COVID-19 Relief Support for Disadvantaged Racial Groups

(August 2020, Content)

Panel on Welfare Services and Panel on Home Affairs on the Language Support Services for Ethnic Minorities

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission for the Joint Panel Meeting on Welfare Services and Home Affairs on 8 June 2020 on the Language Support Services for Ethnic Minorities

(June 2020, Content)

Submission from the EOC to the Task Force on Review of School Curriculum of the Education Bureau

Key issues and recommendations raised by participants of the Roundtable on Reforming Sexuality Education in Hong Kong

(September 2019, Content)

2019 Policy Address Public Consultation

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission for 2019 Policy Address Public Consultation on Learning of Chinese Language of Ethnic Minorities

(August 2019, Content)

Bills Committee on Discrimination Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2018

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission on 25 February 2019

(February 2019, Content)

An Outline of Topics to be covered in the Fourth Report of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on the implementation of International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

Submission of the Equal Opportunities Commission for the Meeting of the Legislative Council Panel on Constitutional Affairs on 21 January 2019

(January 2019, Content)

Panel on Constitutional Affairs on Outcome of the Hearing of the Report of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region by the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination under the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission for the Panel Meeting on Constitutional Affairs on 19 November 2018 on Outcome of the Hearing of the Report of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region by the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination under the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination

(November 2018, Content)

Submission on Review of Sex Education in Schools

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission

(October 2018, Content)

Panel on Constitutional Affairs on the Third Report of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region under the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission for the Panel Meeting on Constitutional Affairs on 16 July 2018 on the Third Report of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region under the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination

(July 2018, Content)

Subcommittee on Rights of Ethnic Minorities on Issues Relating to Ethnic Minority Women (Including Poverty and Employment Assistance)

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission for the Subcommittee Meeting on Rights of Ethnic Minorities on 5 June 2018 on Issues Relating to Ethnic Minority Women (Including Poverty and Employment Assistance)

(June 2018, Content)

Outline of the Topics to be covered in the Fourth Report of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region under the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission

(May 2018, Content)

Subcommittee on Rights of Ethnic Minorities on Issues Relating to the Employment of Ethnic Minorities

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission for the Subcommittee Meeting on Rights of Ethnic Minorities on 27 March 2018 on Issues Relating to the Employment of Ethnic Minorities

(March 2018, Content)

Subcommittee on Rights of Ethnic Minorities on Education for Children of Ethnic Minorities

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission for the Subcommittee Meeting on Rights of Ethnic Minorities on 27 February 2018 on Education for Children of Ethnic Minorities

(February 2018, Content))

Subcommittee on Rights of Ethnic Minorities on Implementation and Review of the Administrative Guidelines on Promotion of Racial Equality

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission for the Subcommittee Meeting on Rights of Ethnic Minorities on 23 January 2018 on Implementation and Review of the Administrative Guidelines on Promotion of Racial Equality

(January 2018, Content)

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission on Consultation Paper by Inter-departmental Working Group on Gender Recognition

Full Submission

(January 2018, Content)

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission on Consultation Paper by Inter-departmental Working Group on Gender Recognition

Executive Summary

(January 2018, Content)

Subcommittee on Rights of Ethnic Minorities on Provision of Venues in Districts for Ethnic Minorities to Conduct Religious and Cultural Activities

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission for the Subcommittee Meeting on Rights of Ethnic Minorities on 11 December 2017 on Provision of Venues in Districts for Ethnic Minorities to Conduct Religious and Cultural Activities

(December 2017, Content)

Subcommittee on Rights of Ethnic Minorities on Implementation and Review of the Race Discrimination Ordinance

Discussion Paper from the Equal Opportunities Commission for the Subcommittee Meeting on Rights of Ethnic Minorities on 6 November 2017 on Implementation and Review of the Race Discrimination Ordinance

(November 2017, Content)

Subcommittee on Children’s Rights on Rights of Refugee and Asylum Seeking Children

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission for the Subcommittee Meeting on Children’s Rights on 24 July 2017 on Rights of Refugee and Asylum Seeking Children

(July 2017, Content)

Subcommittee on Rights of Ethnic Minorities on Poverty Problems of Ethnic Minorities

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission for the Subcommittee Meeting on Rights of Ethnic Minorities on 10 July 2017 on Poverty Problems of Ethnic Minorities

(July 2017, Content)

Panel on Education on Progress on Supporting Chinese Learning and Teaching for Non-Chinese Speaking Students

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission for the Panel Meeting on Education on 12 June 2017 on Progress on Supporting Chinese Learning and Teaching for Non-Chinese Speaking Students

(June 2017, Content)

Subcommittee on Rights of Ethnic Minorities on Poverty Problems of Ethnic Minorities

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission for the Subcommittee Meeting on Rights of Ethnic Minorities on 12 June 2017 on Poverty Problems of Ethnic Minorities

(June 2017, Content)

Subcommittee on Rights of Ethnic Minorities on Housing, Healthcare and Support Service Centres for Ethnic Minorities

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission for the Subcommittee Meeting on Rights of Ethnic Minorities on 8 May 2017 on Housing, Healthcare and Support Service Centres for Ethnic Minorities

(May 2017, Content)

Subcommittee on Rights of Ethnic Minorities on Use of Healthcare Services by Ethnic Minorities

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission for the Subcommittee Meeting on Rights of Ethnic Minorities on 10 April 2017 on Use of Healthcare Services by Ethnic Minorities

(April 2017, Content)

Subcommittee on Rights of Ethnic Minorities on Support Service Centres for Ethnic Minorities

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission for the Subcommittee Meeting on Rights of Ethnic Minorities on 10 April 2017 on Support Service Centres for Ethnic Minorities

(April 2017, Content)

Subcommittee on Rights of Ethnic Minorities on Housing Issues of Ethnic Minorities

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission for the Subcommittee Meeting on Rights of Ethnic Minorities on 13 March 2017 on Housing Issues of Ethnic Minorities

(March 2017, Content)

Consultation Paper on Sexual Offences Involving Children and Persons with Mental Impairment

EOC response to the Consultation Paper on Sexual Offences Involving Children and Persons with Mental Impairment

((February 2017, Content))

Subcommittee on Rights of Ethnic Minorities on Employment Issues of Ethnic Minorities

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission for the Subcommittee Meeting on Rights of Ethnic Minorities on 13 February 2017 on Employment Issues of Ethnic Minorities

(February 2017, Content)

Subcommittee on Rights of Ethnic Minorities on Employment of Ethnic Minorities

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission  for the Subcommittee Meeting on Rights of Ethnic Minorities on 9 January 2017 on Employment of Ethnic Minorities

(January 2017, Content)

Subcommittee on Rights of Ethnic Minorities on Education for Children of Ethnic Minorities

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission  for the Subcommittee Meeting on Rights of Ethnic Minorities on 12 December 2016 on Education for Children of Ethnic Minorities

(December 2016, Content)

Subcommittee on Rights of Ethnic Minorities on Education for Children of Ethnic Minorities

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission  for the Subcommittee Meeting on Rights of Ethnic Minorities on 23 November 2016 on Education for Children of Ethnic Minorities

(November 2016, Content)

Study on Legislation against Discrimination on the Grounds of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Intersex Status

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission  for the Panel Meeting of Legislative Council on 15 February 2016 on Constitutional Affairs

(February 2016, Content)

Subcommittee on Poverty to Tackle Poverty Problems of Ethnic Minorities

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission for the Panel Meeting on Poverty Subcommittee on 17 October 2015 on Poverty Problems of Ethnic Minorities

(November 2015, Content)

Panel on Welfare Services Subcommittee on Strategy and Measures to Tackle Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission for the Panel Meeting on Welfare Services Subcommittee on 6 October 2015 on Strategy and Measures to Tackle Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence

(October 2015, Content)

Panel on Public Service on Employment of Ethnic Minorities in the Civil Service

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission for the Panel Meeting on Public Service on 20 July 2015 on Employment of Ethnic Minorities in the Civil Service

(July 2015, Content)

Panel on Welfare Services Subcommittee on Strategy and Measures to Tackle Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission to LegCo Panel on Welfare Services --  Subcommittee on Strategy and Measures to Tackle Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence on 20 July 2015

(July 2015, Content)

Consultation Documents on Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme and Regulation of Private Healthcare Facilities

Response of the Equal Opportunities Commission to the Consultation Documents on Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme and Regulation of Private Healthcare Facilities

(February 2015, Content)

The Third Report of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region under the United Nations Convention on Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission to Legislative Council Panel on Constitutional Affairs on 21 July 2014

(July 2014, Content)

Mechanism for handling complaints about the implementation of integrated education and Support for students with mental illness under the existing integrated education system

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission to Legislative Council Panel on Education Subcommittee on Integrated Education on 8 July 2014

(July 2014, Content)

Mental Health Policy and Services

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission to Panel on Health Services on 16 June 2014

(June 2014, Content)

Marriage (Amendment) Bill 2014

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission to the Meeting of Legislative Council Bills Committee held on 23 April 2014

(April 2014, Content)

(Content)

The Third Report of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission to Legislative Council Panel on Constitutional Affairs

(February 2014, Content)

Concluding Observations made by the United Nations Human Rights Committee on the Third Report of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in the light of the International Covenant

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission to Legislative Council Panel on Constitutional Affairs 20 May 2013

(May 2013, Content)

Mental Health Policy and Service Programmes

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission to panel on Health Services on 25 February 2013

(February 2013, Content)

Study on Equal Learning Opportunities for Students with Disabilities under the Integrated Education System

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission to the meeting of Legislative Council, panel on Education Subcommittee on Integrated Education on 19 February 2013

(February 2013, Content)

Retrospective Improvement to the Built Environment

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission to the meeting of Legislative Council, panel on Welfare Services Subcommittee on Improving Barrier Free Access and Facilities for Persons with Disabilities on 15 May 2012

(May 2012, Content)

Enhancement of Community Mental Health Services

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission to the meeting of Legislative Council, Panel on Health Services and Panel on Welfare Services Joint Meeting on 30 March 2012

(March 2012, Content)

Mainstreaming of Universal Design Concept

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission to the meeting of Legislative Council, Panel on Welfare Services Subcommittee on Improving Barrier Free Access and Facilities for Persons with Disabilities on 18 February 2012

(February 2012, Content)

Education for Ethnic Minorities Children

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission to the meeting of Legislative Council, Panel on Education on 12 December 2011

(December 2011, Content)

Initiatives for enhancement of mental health services in the Hospital Authority

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission to the meeting of Legislative Council, Panel on Health Services and Panel on Welfare Services Joint Meeting on 24 May 2011

(May 2011, Content)

CEDAW (Convention on Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women)

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission on the outline of the topics in the 3rd report on the HKSAR on CEDAW to the Meeting of Legislative Council Panel on Constitutional Affairs held on 19 July 2010

(July 2010, Content)

Minimum Wage Bill

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission to the Meeting of Legislative Council Bills Committee held on 29 April 2010

(May 2010, Content)

The Convention on The Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Submission from the Equal Opportunities Commission to the Meeting of Legislative Council Panel on Constitutional Affairs held on 19 March 2010

(March 2010, Content)

Law Reform Commission Report on Sexual Offences Records Checks for Child-related Work

Letter dated 9 March 2010 from the Equal Opportunities Commission to the Meeting of Legislative Council Panel on Security

(March 2009, Content)

Community Support Services for Ex-mentally Ill Persons

The Equal Opportunities Commission’s submission to the Joint Meeting of Legislative Council Panel on Health Services and Panel on Welfare Services held on 30 September 2009

(September 2009, Content)

Community Support Services for Ex-Mentally Ill Persons

The Equal Opportunities Commission’s submission to the Meeting of Legislative Council Panel on Welfare Services held on 11 July 2009

(July 2009, Content)

School Leaving Arrangements for Students Studying in Schools for Children with Intellectual Disability

The Equal Opportunities Commission's submission to the Special meeting of Legislative Council Panel on Education June 2009

(June 2009, Content)

Preparation for the Implementation of the New Academic Structure

The Equal Opportunities Commission’s submission to the Meeting of Legislative Council Panel on Education held on 30 March 2009

(March 2009, Content)

Time to Take a New Look at Specific Learning Disabilities

Journal paper submitted by the EOC upon the invitation of the Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (New Series) Vol. 13, No. 3

(July 2008, Content)

Race Discrimination Bill Part 7, 8 and 9

Information provided by EOC upon the invitation by the Bills Committee on the Race Discrimination Bill

(June 2008, Content)

Building (Planning) (Amendment) Regulation 2008

The Equal Opportunities Commission's submission to the meeting of the Legislative Council Subcommittee on Building (Planning) (Amendment) Regulation 2008 held on 6 June 2008

(June 2008, Content)

Race Discrimination Bill - Equality Plan

The Equal Opportunities Commission's submission to the Meeting of the Legislative Council Bills Committee on Race Discrimination Bill held on 14 May 2008

(May 2008, Content)

Transport Needs and Provision of Concessionary Public Transport Fares for Persons with Disabilities

The Equal Opportunities Commission’s submission to the Meeting of the Legislative Council Subcommittee to Study the Transport Needs and Provision of Concessionary Public Transport fares for Persons with Disabilities held on 29 April 2008 (Topic: Introduction of a New Mode of Accessible Public Transport Service for Persons with Disabilities)

(April 2008, Content)

Vocational Training and Interpretation Services at Hospitals for Ethnic Minorities

The Equal Opportunities Commission's submission to the meeting of the Bills Committee on Race Discrimination Bill held on 16 April 2008

(April 2008, Content)

Transport Needs of and Provision of Concessionary Public Transport Fares for Persons with Disabilities

The Equal Opportunities Commission’s submission to the Meeting of the Legislative Council Subcommittee to Study the Transport Needs of and Provision Concessionary Public Transport fares for Persons with Disabilities held on 11 March 2008

(March 2008, Content)

Race Discrimination Bill

The Equal Opportunities Commission's submission to the Meeting of the Legislative Council Bills Committee on Race Discrimination Bill held on 10 January 2008

(January 2008, Content)

Mental Health Policy

The Equal Opportunities Commission’s submission to the Special Meeting of Legislative Council Panel on Health Services held on 22 November 2007

(November 2007, Content)

Transport Needs of and Provision of Concessionary Public Transport Fares for Persons with Disabilities

The Equal Opportunities Commission's submission to Study the Transport Needs of and Provision of Concessionary Public Transport Fares for Persons wih Disabilities held on 22 May 2007

(May 2007, Content)

Financial Support to Disabled and Non-disabled Athletes

The Equal Opportunities Commission's submission to the Meeting of the Legislative Council Panel on Home Affairs held on 11 May 2007

(May 2007, Content)

Issues Relating to the Editorial Independence of the RTHK and the Yardsticks of the Broadcasting Authority in Imposing Sanctions

The Equal Opportunities Commission's submission to the Meeting of the Legislative Council Panel on Information Technology and Broadcasting held on 12 March 2007

(March 2007, Content)

Education for Children of Ethnic Minorities

The Equal Opportunities Commission’s submission to the Meeting of Legislative Council Panel on Education held on 10 July 2006

(July 2006, Content)

Study on Women in Poverty

Information Paper Submitted by the Equal Opportunities Commission to the Legislative Council Subcommittee to Study the Subject of Combating Poverty

(June 2006, Content)

Transport Needs of and Provision of Concessionary Public Transport Fares for Persons with Disabilities

The Equal Opportunities Commission's submission to the Meeting of the Legislative Council Subcommittee to Study the Transport Needs of and Provision of Concessionary Public Transport Fares for Persons with Disabilities held on 4 April 2006

(April 2006, Content)

Transport Needs of and Provision of Concessionary Public Transport Fares for Persons with Disabilities

Letter dated 10 February 2006 from the Equal Opportunities Commission to the Meeting of the Legislative Council Subcommittee to Study the Transport Needs of and Provision of Concessionary Public Transport Fares for Persons with Disabilities held on 16 February 2006

(February 2006, Content)

Transport Needs of and Provision of Concessionary Public Transport Fares for Persons with Disabilities – Rehabus Service

The Equal Opportunities Commission's submission to the Meeting of Legislative Council Subcommittee to Study the Transport Needs of and Provision of Concessionary Public Transport Fares for Persons with Disabilities held on 9 January 2006

(January 2006, Content)

Racial Discrimination Legislation

The Equal Opportunities Commission's Preliminary Views on the Proposed Racial Discrimination Legislation submitted to the Meeting of Legislative Council Panel on Home Affairs held on 11 December 2004

(December 2004, Content)

EOC Conducts Work Review of 2002

The Equal Opportunities Commission's submission to the Meeting of Legislative Council Panel on Home Affairs held on 14 March 2003

(March 2003, Content)

Information Paper on
(1) Budget-related Issues and
(2) Affirmative Action and Special Measures

At the request of members of the Legislative Council Panel on Home Affairs, the above information papers were submitted to the Panel on 18 February 2003 to facilitate the discussion of a motion debate concerning the 2003-04 Budget at a Legislative Council meeting on 19 February 2003

(February 2003, Content) (Annex I)