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Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC)

Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC)
EOC stands for the Equal Opportunities Commission. It is a Hong Kong statutory body responsible for implementing ordinances meant to eliminate discrimination based on disability, family status, race and gender.
Mr Hong Kong contestant Sam Hui takes part in the competition’s swimsuit round before a panel of female judges at TVB TV City in Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong, on August 21, 2010. The contest, which ran from 2005 to 2011 and was briefly revived in 2016, received criticism for sexually objectifying its male participants. Photo: Felix Wong
Hong Kong culture

‘Bad taste’ or ‘great’? The Mr Hong Kong pageant’s controversial history

Slated for objectifying men, TVB’s male beauty contest couldn’t match Miss Hong Kong’s longevity. But will it ever return?

Religion

My Take | Churches must ensure that complaints of sexual abuse are taken seriously

Hong Kong courts

Editorial | Court ruling gives employers and domestic helpers much to reflect on

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Hong Kong courts

Court awards HK$251,000 to family of late helper sacked during cancer battle

Years-long legal battle involving late Baby Jane Allas comes to end as District Court orders former employer, Jamil Bushra, to pay damages.

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Baby Jane Allas in 2019. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong society

Opinion | How employers can support high-risk carers who fall through safety net

With the right awareness and tools, employers can serve as effective first responders for those beyond the government’s safety net.

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Hong Kong courts

Watchdog seeks HK$250,000 for family of late helper sacked during cancer battle

District Court holds hearing to assess how much compensation should be awarded, five years after death of Baby Jane Allas.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Workers with disabilities deserve Hong Kong’s respect and support

Better inclusion of Hong Kong’s workers with disabilities can help ensure they are respected as an asset to the city rather than a burden.

Raymond Lau Pak-hei, 25, an administrative assistant with cerebral palsy, was dismissed from a fitness centre after nine months of employment. Despite passing his initial probation, Lau believes his sudden layoff was triggered by the expiration of a government subsidy for hiring persons with disabilities rather than his job performance. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

With fewer public spaces for Hong Kong’s helpers, where can they go to unwind?

Helpers are being driven out of areas where they host activities, with NGOs saying more resting places are needed and urging government review.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong holds off on LGBTQ publicity drive. Is a community being forgotten?

Advocacy groups and lawmaker raise concerns over shrinking publicity spending by task force responsible for promoting sexual diversity.

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Hong Kong society

What’s behind the rise in firings linked to disability discrimination?

Complaints to Hong Kong’s equality watchdog about dismissals linked to suspected disability discrimination have doubled over past five years.

The complaints received by the EOC may only represent the tip of the iceberg, with Raymond Lau among those opting not to report potential discrimination. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong courts

Transgender student sues Hong Kong school over ‘discriminatory’ hair policy

Lawsuit alleges school ignored gender identity and subjected student to ‘public humiliation and rebukes’, causing distress and embarrassment.

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Lung Kong World Federation School Limited Lau Wong Fat Secondary School, is being sued by a former student over discriminatory’ policies. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Employers must tackle office culture as harassment complaints spike

Statistics point to a culture in which harassment is considered acceptable. Employers must make clear that misconduct will not be tolerated.

Hong Kong society

Workplace sexual harassment complaints jump by 33% in Hong Kong

Equal Opportunities Commission recorded 315 sexual harassment complaints in total in 2025, up from 228 in previous year.

Ethnic minorities in Hong Kong

Editorial | Hong Kong must help ethnic minority groups bridge the digital divide

A recent report indicates ethnic minority groups in Hong Kong are not deriving as much benefit from online services as they could.

Women from ethnic minority groups are seen in Yau Ma Tei on March 26. The Equal Opportunity Commission recommends support for many languages in the city, including Urdu, Hindi, Nepali, Punjabi and Tagalog. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Letters | Start early, connect deeply: addressing Gen Z’s mental health crisis

Readers discuss how Hong Kong should respond to a survey on depression among the youth, and campaigns against sexual harassment for young people.

A recent survey found 44 per cent of Gen Z respondents reported moderate to severe depression. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong society

Official apps pose hurdles for Hong Kong’s ethnic minority groups, study finds

While more than 99 per cent own smartphones, only 55 per cent find information provided by government apps is user-friendly, equality watchdog says.

Doxxing and cyberbullying

Primary school footballers, principal undeterred by online abuse during tournament

Man Kiu Association Primary School’s run during recent seven-a-side event attracted cyberbullying over players’ sizes, ethnic backgrounds.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong in new push to get young people to register as voters

Youngsters will be exempted from producing proof of address to register as electors as part of campaign.

Residents leave a polling station after voting in December’s Legco election. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong economy

Letters | An orderly Hong Kong can remain open and outward-looking

Readers discuss Western media reactions to the Jimmy Lai case sentencing, the city’s roads, and the need for public bodies to do more to protect residents’ interests.

Hong Kong society

Town planning body slammed for neglecting disabled people over Wan Chai plan

Ex-legislator among those calling for review to make development plan covering Sau Wa Fong and Nam Koo Terrace more barrier-free.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | 3 ways Hong Kong can keep the golden goose of ecotourism healthy

Readers discuss how to manage ecotourism, the safety of bamboo scaffolding, and empathy for people with disabilities.

Tourists go snorkelling at Sharp Island on October 4, during the National Day holiday. Photo: Dickson Lee
Racism and other prejudice

Letters | What the world loses when you quietly judge people by their accents

Readers discuss the richly diverse voices that are being silenced in Asia and beyond, and nipping racial prejudice in the bud in Hong Kong.

Lunch hour in Central, Hong Kong on January 6. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: author breaks barriers for disability inclusion

Sa’diyya Nesar, published author and TEDx speaker, has been nominated in the perseverance category of the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards.

Hong Kong society

Axe ‘invisible barriers’ affecting people with disabilities: Hong Kong watchdog

Equal Opportunities Commission lays out eight recommendations for tackling discriminatory practices in new guide.

Hong Kong workers/labour rights

Editorial | Family-friendly workplaces would be a win-win for Hong Kong

Work-life balance isn’t just important for families; employers also benefit from offering flexible arrangements.

Commuters cross the street in Central during lunch hour on January 6. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Editorial | Mental health support guide valuable for Hong Kong employers

The guide can help promote understanding and compliance with anti-discrimination laws that are still overlooked by many.

Ferrick Chu Chung-man, executive director of operations at the Equal Opportunities Commission, is seen during a press conference to introduce a new guide titled “How to Support Employees with Mental Health Conditions at Work”, at the EOC headquarters in Wong Chuk Hang, on July 29. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong society

90% of Hong Kong HR staff say family-friendly policies lacking, poll finds

Equal Opportunities Commission urges government and employers to step up efforts to create more family-friendly workplaces.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong equality watchdog issues mental health workplace support guide

Equal Opportunities Commission recommends adopting measures such as flexible work hours and regular breaks to help struggling employees.

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