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TWF Response to the Policy Address Public Consultation

In advance of Hong Kong's 2020 Policy Address, TWF has submitted a comprehensiveseries of recommendations to advance gender equality. We believe that addressingcurrent challenges and inequalities will not only support the women and girls of our citybut bring benefits and opportunities to help Hong Kong prosper as a whole.

With the outbreak of COVID-19, Hong Kong is facing unprecedented challenges bothshort and long term. Women have been disproportionately impacted by this crisis –comprising the majority of frontline health and essential workers, juggling extra careresponsibilities, being more vulnerable to financial instability, and are at increased riskfor domestic violence. However, these specific gender impacts have not yet beenaddressed by the Government nor has targeted action yet been taken to address thesespecific struggles.

We also know these challenges brought on by COVID-19 also present opportunities.Opportunities to create our “new normal” with equality at the core and opportunities forinclusive economic growth that benefits everyone. McKinsey & Company have projectedthat if the higher negative impact of COVID-19 on women was addressed, the globaleconomy would grow US$13 trillion by 2030, which is 11% more than if economies wereto take no gender sensitive actions. Their research also shows that by investing greateramounts in areas women particularly need support – including digital inclusion andunpaid care work – yield economic benefits that are 6-8 times higher than the socialspending needed.

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UPCOMING EVENT

Virtual Gala 2020 - Join Us!

Join us as we bring you our Virtual Gala onThursday November 5, 2020.

Following the success of our first everVirtual IWD Lunch in June, the Virtual Galapromises an evening of inspiring speakers,special guests and heartwarming storiesfrom programme participants.

Hong Kong has faced unprecedentedchallenges in the face of the COVID-19pandemic, and women have beendisproportionately affected across thespectrum. Gender equality has never beenmore critical as we recalibrate our thinkingand utilise these challenges as a powerfulcatalyst for positive change.

Our exciting and dynamic programme willfoster forward-looking conversationsaround the theme ‘Facing Challenge IFuelling Change’. We are thrilled to befeaturing a fireside chat with the Hon Julia

Gillard AC, 27th Prime Minister ofAustralia, and Christine Loh, ChiefDevelopment Strategist, Institute for theEnvironment, HKUST. Full event details willfollow soon.

To register for an individual ticket, pleaseclick here. Please note tickets areavailable on a first-come-first-servedbasis.

Click here for sponsorship opportunities

TWF PROGRAMME UPDATE

Male Allies Initiative: Female Allies

On September 25, Female Allies gatheredto discuss their role, expectations andopportunities for the year ahead. FemaleAllies are a new role within the Male AlliesInitiative, that we have added to bringbroader perspectives and encouragegreater collaboration within theirrespective organisations.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Working Dementia Caregivers:Challenges and Needs

Last week, HSBC Life, the Sau Po Centreon Ageing at the University of Hong Kong,and TWF announced research tounderstand the gender specific challengesand needs of dementia caregivers. Mediacoverage included AASTOCKS, Etnet,Headline Daily, HK01, Mingpao, MirageNews, On.cc, Quamnet and Wen Wei Po.

VOYEURISM PUBLIC CONSULTATION – SUBMIT YOUR VIEWSTODAY!

It is crucial for the protection of all individuals – particularly women and girls – thatoffences like upskirting and non-consensual intimate image sharing are punishable bylaw. This is why TWF was pleased to see the recent Government public consultation onthe “Proposed Introduction of Offences of Voyeurism, Intimate Prying, Non-consensualPhotography of Intimate Parts, and Related Offences”. We encourage everyone to makean individual submission by Wednesday, October 7 and help bring these much neededprotections into law. To read the consultation paper and to fill out the response form,please visit here.

DONATE TO TWF

The COVID-19 pandemic is not only havinga profound impact on our health, but alsoon our society. Women will continue to bedisproportionately impacted by this crisisas we move towards recovery efforts –from large numbers of redundancies infemale-dominated sectors to facingincreased risks of domestic abuse andother forms of gender-based violence.

At TWF, we are committed to working withyou all in forging a path forward that isequal – for men and women, boys andgirls. As we build our new normal, it’smore vital than ever that gender equality,diversity and the needs of our mostvulnerable are kept in mind.

We would ask you to consider donatinga portion of your HK$10,000 CashPayout to support our critical work. Helpus as we continue to empower and

improve the lives of women and girls inHong Kong.

Make your donation here

#TECHFORGOOD

Help Us Support UnderprivilegedFamilies

As we are facing the third wave of COVID-19 cases, making sure underprivilegedstudents, in particular girls, have equalaccess to the technology they need tosupport their education during uncertaintimes continues to be a priority.

In collaboration with The Hong KongAssociation for Computer Education(HKACE), TWF intends to donate 500 muchneeded second-hand portable devices tounderprivileged families to enable theirchildren to have access to online classes,schoolwork, tools, and resources.

We have delivered over 400 computersto families in need, but we need yourhelp to give devices to our last fewfamilies. Please consider joining this vitalproject for our community by donating 25-50 laptops, iPads or tablets; or by helpingus cover the costs for coordination of thisoutreach project.

Visit here for more information. Kindlycontact Connie.Cheung@twfhk.org orDeanie.Chiu@twfhk.org with anyquestions.

OPENING AT TWF

Development Director Opening

TWF is seeking a full-time Development Director to plan and execute its fundraisinginitiatives, cultivate new donors, partners and sponsors, manage its grant applicationsand donor impact reporting, explore online funding opportunities and other innovativeapproaches to fundraising, and manage donor communications. Applications should bereceived by October 30.

Apply Now

Senior Programme Officer / Programme Officer Opening

TWF is seeking a full-time Senior Programme Officer / Programme Officer to join itsrapidly growing and dynamic team to plan and manage its innovative and impactfulcommunity programmes. Applications should be received by October 30.

Apply Now

WHAT WE'RE READING

Gender Equality- Only one in eight countries safeguarding women against social impacts of coronavirus,UN study finds (Independent)- Each budget used to have a gender impact statement. We need it back, especially now(The Conversation)- Gender data: How expensive is it, really? (Devex)- Guilt, Gender, and an Inclusive Recovery: A Lesson from Japan (IMF)- Why Did Hundreds of Thousands of Women Drop Out of the Workforce? (NYT)- The Big Read: Gender equality in Singapore remains elusive amid entrenched attitudesabout women’s roles (CNA)- How Shouting, Finger-Waving Girls Became Our Conscience (NYT)- At UN high-level meeting, world leaders reignite the vision of the Beijing Platform forAction, the most transformative agenda for advancing gender equality (UN Women)- Pantone’s Newest Color Is a Nod to Menstruation: Period Red (NYT)- 1 in 4 women are considering downshifting their careers or leaving the workforce dueto the coronavirus (CNBC)Sexual Violence & Harassment- Livestreamer’s Horrific Death Sparks Outcry Over Domestic Violence (Sixth Tone)- Social media abuse drives girls off Facebook, Instagram, Twitter - poll (Reuters)- Stolen lives: The harrowing story of two girls sold into sexual slavery (NationalGeographic)- More than 50 women in DRC allege abuse by Ebola aid workers (Guardian)- Balrampur: Anger grows after new India 'gang rape' death (BBC)

Masculinity- Essay competition winner: understanding and empathy can win over unlikely maleallies (FT)

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