Forum on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Universities
The Women's Commission jointly organised a "Forum on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Universities" with the Equal Opportunities Commission on 17 August 2004. Representatives from student unions and administration of the eight universities, non-governmental organisations, the Equal Opportunities Commission and the Women's Commission discussed ways to prevent sexual harassment in universities.
Mrs Sophie LEUNG, Chairperson of Women's Commission, gave an opening address, followed by presentations by speakers including: Ms Vivien YAU, a university student, Ms Margaret WU, Training Consultant of the Equal Opportunities Commission, Mr Herman POON, Assistant Legal Advisor of the Equal Opportunities Commission, Dr Catherine TANG from Department of Psychology of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Dr Catherine NG from Department of Management and Marketing of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Ms Margaret WONG, Executive Director of Harmony House, and Dr HUNG Suet-lin from the Association of Advancement of Feminism. Mrs Patricia CHU, Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission, concluded the forum with a closing remark.
The Forum provided a valuable opportunity for participants to exchange views, while also promoting students' awareness and prevention of sexual harassment within the campus environment. Discussions during the Forum included the need for preventive measures, public education and the possibility of collaboration among organisations to address the issue of sexual harassment in student communities.