Women's Commission
(Appointed by the Chief Executive)
Enquiry
Labour and Welfare Bureau,10/F, West Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong
Telephone
2810 3827
http://www.women.gov.hk Membership
Chairperson
Ms KAO Ching-chi, Sophia, SBS, JP
Ex-officio Members
Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare or representative (Vice-Chairperson)
Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs or representative
Director of Social Welfare or representative
Ms AU Pui-yee, Teresa
Ms AU YEUNG Po-chun
Dr CHEUNG Suk-yee, Polly
Ms FONG Man-ying
Dr Sharmila GURUNG
Dr HUI Ka-wah, Ronnie, JP
Dr KOONG May-kay, Maggie
Prof LAM Ching-man
Ms LAM Yuk-chun, MH
Mrs LAU KUN Lai-kuen, Stella, JP
Mrs Ayesha M LAU
Mr LAW Kin-chung, Christopher, JP
Dr Trisha LEAHY
Ms LEE Lai-ching
Mr LEE Luen-fai
Dr LEUNG Lai-ching
Ms WONG Hang-yee, Sandy
Ms WONG Pui-yee, Catherine
Mr WONG Yao-wing, Robert
Ms YUE Mui-ying, Constance
Assistant Secretary for Labour and Welfare (Welfare) 2A Terms 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.