WCEO calls for investigation into Hong Kong Police's use of sexual violence and solidarity for human dignity at AntiELAb #MeToo rally

The Hong Kong Women’s Coalition on Equal Opportunities has held an ‘AntiELAb #MeToo Rally’ on 28th August 2019 at Chater Garden, Central. Various victim-survivors of sexual violence in the the ‘Anti-Extradition Bill Movement’, representatives from concern groups and individuals have spoken on stage at the rally.

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Press Release, WCEOACSVAW2019
Association Concerning Sexual Violence Against Women's statement on the police's use of sexual violence in arrest of protester

The Association has been made aware of a police arrest incident that involved sexual violence at the early morning on 5th August at the peripheral of Tin Shui Wai police station. Upon the arrest, the protester’s outer and inner garments was forcefully removed, the protester was then carried into the police station in a way that her private parts were exposed to the press and the public for an extended period of time. The Association considers the arrest was made with excessive force that resulted in damaging the dignity of the protestor, depriving her right to bodily autonomy, and is an act of sexual violence. We condemn, in the strongest possible terms, the threat and use of sexual violence in any situation.

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#MeToo & the Media Panel

The #metoo tsunami has led to greater awareness and a change of behaviours in many Western countries. In Asia, such as Hong Kong, China and Japan it has barely made a ripple. The brave women who have filed complaints have suffered victim blaming, family stigma and media bullying. Is speaking out really worth it? We ask this question and more with our panellist – women who have sacrificed their own personal reputations to ensure many more people are safe.

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EventsACSVAWMeToo, 2019
LRC's Report on Voyeurism and Non-consensual Upskirt Photography patches current legal loopholes though lacks protection for victims of non-consensual distribution of intimate images

The Association welcomes the recent release of Report on Voyeurism and Non-consensual Upskirt Photography by the Law Reform Commission (LRC) on the 30th April 2019. The Association would anticipate the proposed legal reform can be implemented as soon as possible to patch the current legal loopholes.

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10 years on from the Edison Chen scandal, what has Hong Kong learned about image-based sexual abuse?

Image-based sexual abuse (IBSA) exists on a continuum, covering many different forms of activities. In the Edison Chen incident, IBSA manifests in the 1) stealing, 2) non-consensual dissemination and 3) non-consensual viewing of private sexual images. Other types include “upskirting,” “revenge porn,” sexual extortion, recording of sexual assaults, and “sexualised photoshopping.”

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Symposium on Sexual Violence in Asia

The Symposium on Sexual Violence in Asia is co-organised by The Centre for Criminology, the Department of Sociology, The School of Public Health of the University of Hong Kong and RainLily. With regional and international experts in the field to share experience and latest information on pushing forward one-stop sexual violence support service, and advocacy in policy reform.

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Symposium on Sexual Violence in Asia

The Symposium on Sexual Violence in Asia is co-organised by The Centre for Criminology, the Department of Sociology, The School of Public Health of the University of Hong Kong and RainLily. With regional and international experts in the field to share experience and latest information on pushing forward one-stop sexual violence support service, and advocacy in policy reform.

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RainLily x Best Actress

ONE out of SEVEN women in Hong Kong have experienced sexual violence. RainLily premiered ‘The Best Actress’ ad during this year’s Hong Kong Film Awards presentation ceremony, imploring all of us to step up against sexual violence. The three stories appeared in the ad are all real-life cases, including: child sexual abuse, intimate partner violence, and workplace sexual harassment.

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