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The Association is pleased that the Policy Address, published today (17th September), explicitly stated its goal on 'amend the laws on sexual offences' and to 'complete legislative amendments within the current term of the Government'. This is an urgent and vital pledge, with the current administration having just over 650 days remaining. Although the Security Bureau announced a public consultation on sexual offence reform for this year, the process has so far lacked specific details. The Association believes that updating Hong Kong's outdated sexual offences laws is a matter of urgency and we urge the authorities to ensure the reform is both comprehensive and timely.
The Association latest position paper, Toward a More Comprehensive and Timely Direction for Sexual Offence Law Reform in Hong Kong, advocates for the legal embodiment of affirmative consent principles and the creation of a new offence for persistent sexual abuse of children in the upcoming sexual offence reform
The Association supports the passage of the Registration of Same-sex Partnerships Bill by the Legislative Council and urges improvements.
The recent public disclosure by victim-survivors of 'deepfake' image-based sexual violence has brought the profound impact and explicit gender hostility of such acts into the public discourse in Hong Kong. While some may dismiss deepfake content as unreal and harmless, the lived experiences of victim-survivors clearly demonstrate the tangible and lasting consequences of 'deepfake' IBSV
The Association Concerning Sexual Violence Against Women came to know Dr Philip S.L. Beh during the organisation's early days, and it was with his support that RainLily was established. His expertise as a forensic pathologist provided invaluable perspectives and crucial support to the founding social work colleagues of the Association.
RainLily has released data and analysis on workplace sexual harassment. In collaboration with the "SH.E Sexual Harassment Advocacy Group," RainLily is launching the "Sexual Harassment has No Place Here" campaign, to promote public awareness.
The administration announced in late 2024 its intention to consult the public in 2025 on sexual offences reform. These amendments will implement over 70 recommendations from two Law Reform Commission (LRC) reports, incorporating insights from other jurisdictions. ACSVAW reviews the 2019 LRC report, "Review of Substantive Sexual Offences," and advocates for more contemporary reforms that better address the realities faced by victim-survivors of sexual violence.
Association Concerning Sexual Violence Against Women (ACSVAW) recently held a Charity Screening of “Black Box Diaries”. We were honoured to have the director, Shiori Ito, for an insightful post-screening discussion with us.
BLACK BOX DIARIES follows director and journalist Shiori Ito's investigation of her own sexual assault in an improbable attempt to prosecute the high-profile perpetrator. Shiori's quest becomes a landmark case in Japan, exposing the country's desperately outdated judicial and societal systems.