Women's Commission
(Appointed by the Chief Executive)
Enquiry
Labour and Welfare Bureau, 10/F., Citibank Tower, Garden Road
Central, Hong Kong
Telephone
2136 2738
http://www.women.gov.hk Membership
Chairperson
Ms KAO Ching-chi, Sophia, JP
Vice-Chairperson
Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare or representative
Ex-officio Members
Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs or representative
Secretary for Education or representative
Secretary for Home Affairs or representative
Director of Social Welfare or representative
Dr CHAN Lai-foon, Miranda
Ms CHAU Chuen-heung, MH, JP
Ms CHENG Ming-fung, Jacqueline
Ms FONG Man-ying
Ms Ruth GEE
Dr Sharmila GURUNG
Ms KO Po-ling, MH
Mrs LAU KUN Lai-kuen, Stella, JP
Ms LAU Ka-shi
Ms LAU Lai-hing, Joanna
Mr LAW Kin-chung, Christopher
Mr LEE Luen-fai
Ms Ayesha Abbas MACPHERSON
Prof TAM Siu-mi, Maria
Prof TANG Wai-king, Grace, JP
Dr YEUNG Ka-ching
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.