Established in 1997, the Association Concerning Sexual Violence Against Women was set up by a group of individuals who came together to promote women's rights, support gender equity, and out of concern for the disproportionate threat of sexual violence faced by women and girls. The Association aims to urge both the government and general public to address issues relating to sexual violence; to assist the survivors to fight for their rights; and provide support to help survivors lead a life of self-confidence and dignity.

We believe everyone should enjoy basic human rights and dignity, and be free from any forms of infringement or discrimination; every woman should enjoy rights of freedom and liberty; society should provide a social environment with gender equity, respect and non-violence, and support women who have experienced sexual violence.

We dedicate our work to rally public support to fight against sexual violence, advocate for anti-sexual violence policies and support women who have experienced sexual violence.

ACSVAW set up RainLily (sexual violence crisis centre) in 2000, and established Anti480 Anti-Sexual Violence Resource Centre (education unit) in 2005 to respond to sexual violence in Hong Kong through different channels.