TWF Research

Aug
2018

TWF Response to HKLRC's "Miscellaneous Sexual Offences"

The Women's Foundation submitted a response to the Hong Kong Law Reform Commission on their Public Consultation paper "Miscellaneous Sexual Offences". This response will be reviewed by the HKLRC and recommendations will be taken under consideration for integration in the final set of Consultation Conclusions.
Jun
2018

Gender Differences in Hong Kong's STEM Education

A study on whether and why young boys and girls in Hong Kong choose STEM subjects as electives in the Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) exams, university majors, and future careers
May
2018

CEDAW Submission to the LWB

The Women's Foundation submitted a response to the Labour & Welfare Bureau's Public Consultation to the United Nations Committee on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). This response will be reviewed by the Government and recommendations will be taken under consideration for integration in the official report to be submitted in Fall 2018.
Dec
2017

Summary of TWF's Submission on HKEX Review of the Corporate Governance Code and Related Listing Rules

HKEX has issued a Consultation Paper on the Review of the Corporate Governance Code including Board Diversity. While we appreciate HKEX taking this important next step for reform by issuing a market Consultation, we believe the Consultation Proposal does not go far enough in terms of gender diversity.
Feb
2017

Girls and STEM Education in Hong Kong

A study on factors influencing adolescent girls’ choice of STEM subjects and offers suggestions for greater gender balance in STEM subject enrollments at school and university.
Nov
2016

Gender Education on the Film "She Objects"

A study aiming to better understand the influence of social media and mass media on the perception of gender roles and stereotypes among secondary students in Hong Kong.