HKUST is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and open learning and working environment in which members of our community, including students, faculty, and staff, are treated with fairness, presented with equality of opportunities, and with diversity valued and respected. To this end, the University aims to ensure that equality is embedded into its functions, operations, and activities.

In this regard, a talk on Introduction to Anti-discrimination Laws will be held to assist the HKUST community in understanding key concepts, liabilities, and unlawful acts under the four anti-discrimination laws in Hong Kong and introduce ways to prevent discrimination.

Date: 27 August 2024 (Tuesday)
Time: 3 pm – 4:30 pm
Venue: Room 2502 (Lift no. 25-26)
Target: HKUST staff
Language: Cantonese

Registration 

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Content 

1. Introduction to the diversity and equal opportunities initiatives, policy, procedures and guidelines at HKUST;

2. Introduction to the anti-discrimination laws of Hong Kong and its application,  including the following:

• a. Prohibited grounds and unlawful acts under the anti-discrimination laws,
• b. Liability and defence,
• c. Ways to prevent discrimination, and
• d. The latest amendments to the anti-discrimination ordinances.

Enquiry 

Email: deoc@ust.hk
Phone: 3469 3114