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Tai Po Carers' Group|Response to Policy Address 2023

(1) Opposition to giveaways; resources should be allocated to long-term policies and measures, as well as establishing long-term carer policiesThe Tai Po Carers' group ("the group") believes that measures such as distributing consumer vouchers do not effectively utilize community resources to...

Suggestions to Policy Address 2023

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Position paper to the LegCo Panel on Welfare Services on Support of Single Parent Family

Hong Kong Federation of Women's Centres (hereinafter referred to as "HKFWC") was established in 1981. It has been focusing on the living conditions of grassroots women, dedicated to promoting gender equality and advocating for women's rights. HKFWC has established the first women's support hotline...

Position paper to the LegCo Subcommittee on Promoting Carer-centric Policies on Carer's Support by Tai Po Carers' Group

The "Carers' Concern Group" ("the Concern Group") is formed by a group of carers and members who are concerned about the situation of carers in Tai Po District. The Concern Group is committed to supporting the needs of carers in the district and raising the community's awareness of carers. In this...

CNN|Position paper to the LegCo Subcommittee on Promoting Carer-centric Policies on Carer's Support

"Care Neighbourhood Network (CNN) - The All-in-One Carer Support Platform ("the Platform") is formed by a cross-sectoral group of stakeholders in Tai Po, comprising carers, social welfare organisations, religious organisations and social enterprises, and is committed to supporting the needs of...

CNN|Suggestions on Carer's Policy

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Submission to CEDAW Committee on the implementation of The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) in Hong Kong

IntroductionThis Submission will cover the following articles of CEDAW:Article 2: Policy measureArticle 5: Stereotypes and PrejudiceArticle 7: Social and Political ParticipationArticle 10: EducationArticle 11: EmploymentArticle 13: Social SecurityArticle 16: Marriage and...

Suggestions to Budget 2023/24

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【HKFWC40】Growth with HKFWC - Geraldine Young

Geraldine, a member of HKFWC Executive Committee since 1992, is now the second longest serving member on the Committee. Geraldine regards her involvement in HKFWC is not just volunteering in nature, but also a continuing learning experience. Over her years of participation in HKFWC, Geraldine has...

【HKFWC40】Reclaiming life after joining the HKWFC - Vikki Yuen

When it comes to a "veteran" of the HKFWC, one must think of Vikki Yuen (affectionately known as "Chief Secretary"), Vikki joined HKFWC in 2001 as Administrative Secretary. After serving HKFWC for over 21 years, Vikki is now the Senior Finance Administrator of the organization. Being a long-time...

【HKFWC40】From Service User to Peer Counsellor and Advocate… - Portia Wong

Portia has been a volunteer with the Hong Kong Federation of Women's Centres (HKFWC) for over 25 years and has grown with it. From helpline counsellor to advocacy group, Portia enjoys helping others. With this selfless spirit, who would have thought that she was once a service recipient? From a...

【HKFWC40】Creating the Vast Maps of Life - Ann Yuen

After learning about the opening of the Tai Wo Centre from a flyer, Ann joined the Hong Kong Federation of HKFWCs in 1998 as a volunteer. She has now been contributing to the community for over 25 years and last year she was awarded the Long Service Award by HKFWC. She hopes to stay healthy this...

【HKFWC40】From organizer to staff, more than 30 years of growth - Ada Leung

If one searches "Tsui Yin Club" on the internet, one will find several social organizations with this name. But it turns out that a Tsui Yin Club once existed within HKFWC for a long time. This is one of the least known aspects of our history, and the only records we have are just photographs....

Tully - A true Story of Mum

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Submission to the 67th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women

Hong Kong Federation of Women's Centres, founded in 1981, is a non-partisan and non-religious women's organization in Hong Kong. We aim at promoting gender equality in Hong Kong through services, education and advocacy. Through our multi-service women's centres, we develop volunteer networks,...

Suggestions to Policy Address 2022

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JCABC|Carer's Interview - Elaine

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JCABC|Carer's Interview - Szeto

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JCABC|Carer's Interview - Zing

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JCABC|Carer's Interview - Sau Yee

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JCABC|Carer's Interview - Lai Na

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Suggestions to Budget 2022/23

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Submission to the 66th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women

Hong Kong Federation of Women's Centres, founded in 1981, is a non-partisan and non-religious women's organization in Hong Kong. We aim at promoting gender equality in Hong Kong through services, education and advocacy. Through our multi-service women's centres, we develop volunteer networks,...

Suggestions to Policy Address 2021

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Position Paper to Social Welfare Department on Proposed Mandatory Reporting Requirement for Suspected Child Abuse Cases

Hong Kong Federation of Women's Centres (HKFWC), since its founding in 1981, has tirelessly committed to promote women's rights at the grassroots level. Due to traditional social norms, carers have needs in various aspects. Unfortunately, lack of support services is still an unsolved problem that...

Submission to the 65th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women

Hong Kong Federation of Women's Centres, founded in 1981, is a non-partisan and non-religious women's organization in Hong Kong. We concern about the situation of women, especially grassroots unpaid caregivers and single mothers, and aim at promoting gender equality in Hong Kong through services,...

Suggestions to Policy Address 2020

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Suggestions to Budget 2020/21

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Position Paper to the Law Reform Commission of Hong Kong on the Proposed Legislation of "Failure to Protect a Child or Vulnerable Person" Offence (Summary)

In recent years, there have been numerous cases of abuse of children, elderly and domestic helpers. However, limited by the Offence Against the Person Ordinance, no prosecutions and convictions have been taken for some cases. Therefore, the Law Reform Commission (LRC) has proposed to revise the...

Suggestions to Policy Address 2019

On 10 July 2019 the Chief Executive, Ms Carrie Lam has invited the members of the public to give their views regarding the 2020 Annual Policy Address. Hong Kong Federation of Women's Centres (HKFWC) was founded in 1981. HKFWC has established the first-ever women support hotline in Hong Kong,...

Position paper to the LegCo Panel on Welfare Services on Carer's Support

Set up in 1981, the Hong Kong Federation of Women's Centers have always fought for the rights and situations of women and carers. No one is born to be a carer. Being a carer should be a choice instead of an obligation. However, in traditional society women often have to take up the role of family...

Position Paper to the LegCo Panel on Welfare Services on Consultancy Study on the Long-term Development of Child Care Services

Set up in 1981, the Hong Kong Federation of Women's Centres has always fought for the rights and situations of women and carers. Carers are especially concerned about the development of children. The support of the government for childcare will directly affect the benefits of children and their...

Response to the Draft Outline of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Fourth Report under the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women

In the interests of transparency and full accountability, we recommend that the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region ("HKSAR Government") includes the following comments and suggestions in its Fourth Report to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women...

Helping Poor, and Helping Carers

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WCOEO|Submission of Hong Kong Shadow Report to CEDAW Committee on the Implementation of CEDAW in Hong Kong

NGO Oral PresentationHong Kong, China Presented at the 59th CEDAW Session, Geneva, 20 Oct – 7 Nov 2014Presented by Ms. KWOK Ka Chai and Ms. LEUNG Wing Yan (Joanne) Madame Chair, On behalf of the Hong Kong Delegation, which consists of 9 NGOs, we are presenting the Statement to...

Statement by the Hong Kong Women's Coalition on Equal Opportunities Condemning Sexual Violence Against Female Protestors

We are over 30 women's and gender NGOs who have joined hands to condemn sexual violence, threats and assaults used by thugs on female protesters in Mongkok!We have already received numerous calls for help from citizens who have been targets of verbal sexual harassment, including, "if you c...

Universal Retirement Protection

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IWD 2014 Make Change

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Joint Submission from NGOs of Hong Kong Shadow Report to CEDAW Committee on the Implementation of CEDAW in Hong Kong

Joint Submission from NGOs coordinated by the HK Human Rights MonitorHong Kong Women's Coalition on Equal OpportunitiesCenter for Comparative and Public Law (HKU)Women's Studies Research Centre (HKU)to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Womenon the implementation...

Women and Civil Participation

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Position Paper to the Minimum Wage Commission on the review of the statutory minimum wage rate

The statutory minimum wage system has been in effect for more than a year since 1 May 2011. During the past year, there was no job loss or corporate bankruptcy as the commercial sector or economists had worried about. Instead, many jobs have been offered at levels above the minimum wage against the...

Stalking - Protection vs Freedom

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Exercising Economic Empowerment: Networking in a Women's Community Centre

This paper explores the economic initiative of two groups of grassroots women in a community organization, the Hong Kong Federation of Women's Centres, which has aimed to improve the status of women in Hong Kong, and more recently to develop their potential in economic activities in Hong Kong. The...