Women’s Commission

ADDRESS:

20/F Murray Building
Garden Road, Central
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
China

Email: women@hwfb.gov.hk
URL: http://www.women.gov.hk

HEAD OF ORGANIZATION:

Mrs. Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-fun, SBS, JP (Chairperson)

President

YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT:

2001

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

The Commission comprises 18 non-official members and 4 ex-officio members, with secretarial and executive support from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. Working groups on different subject areas are formed under the Commission for example, Gender Mainstreaming.

OBJECTIVES AND FUNCTIONS:

Mission Statement :
"To enable women to fully realise their due status, rights, and opportunities in all aspects of life"

Term of reference:
The Women's Commission is tasked to promote the well-being and interests of women in Hong Kong. As such, it will –
• advise the Government on the development of a long term vision and strategies related to the development and advancement of women;
• advise the Government on the integration of policies and initiatives which are of concern to women, which fall under the purview of different Policy Bureaux;
• keep under review, in the light of women's needs, services delivered within and outside the Government and to identify priority areas for action, and monitor the development of new or improved services;
• initiate and undertake independent surveys and research studies on women's issues and organise educational and promotional activities; and
• develop and maintain contact with local and international women's groups and service agencies with a view to sharing experiences and improving communication and understanding.

MAIN INITIATIVES, ACTIVITIES, PROJECTS, PROGRAMMES:

The Women’s Commission adopted a three-pronged strategic approach in promoting interest and well-being of women in Hong Kong, including creating an enabling environment, empowering women and public education.