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The Government today (January 14) announced the appointment of five new members and the re-appointment of two incumbent members to the Women's Commission (WoC) with effect from January 15.
The five new members are Dr Maggie Koong May-kay, Ms Catherine Wong Pui-yee, Mr Robert Wong Yao-wing, Ms Sandy Wong Hang-yee and Ms Constance Yue Mui-ying.
Dr Maggie Koong May-kay is the Chief Principal of Victoria Educational Organisation and Victoria Shanghai Academy. She is currently a member of the Family Council and the Nursing Council of Hong Kong, as well as a council member of the Hong Kong Federation of Women.
Ms Catherine Wong Pui-yee is the Retail Marketing Manager of the Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited. She is a member of the Sub-Committee on Promotion of Corporate Volunteering and was a member of the Advisory Committee on Enhancing Employment of People with Disabilities.
Mr Robert Wong Yao-wing is a Deputy Chairman of Inno-Tech Holdings Limited and the Chairman of the Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong.
Ms Sandy Wong Hang-yee is currently a consultant of the Boughton Peterson Yang Anderson and a legal counsel of the Maxim's Caterers Limited. She was the former President of the Hong Kong Federation of Women Lawyers. Ms Wong is currently a member of the Steering Committee of Child Development Fund and the Supplementary Medical Professions Council.
Ms Constance Yue Mui-ying is the Principal Social Services Secretary of Po Leung Kuk. She is also a member of the Lotteries Fund Advisory Committee.
Two incumbent members, Dr Polly Cheung Suk-yee and Dr Leung Lai-ching, are re-appointed. They have been serving on the WoC since 2009 and have contributed significantly to the work of the WoC during their tenure.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, welcomed the appointments and re-appointments. He said, "The members come from a diverse background, with vast experience in their professions and community services. Members from women's groups and women professional bodies are also included. I look forward to their expert advice on the work of the WoC."
He also thanked the five outgoing members, Dr Miranda Chan Lai-foon, Ms Jacqueline Cheng Ming-fung, Ms Lau Ka-shi, Ms Joanna Lau Lai-hing and Dr Yeung Ka-ching, for their sterling contribution and dedication to the work of the WoC.
The WoC was set up on January 15, 2001, as a central mechanism to promote the well-being and interests of women in Hong Kong. It plays a strategic role in advising the Government on policies and initiatives on women's issues.
Following is the membership list of the WoC from January 15, 2011:
Non-Official Members
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Ms Sophia Kao Ching-chi (Chairperson)
Ms Teresa Au Pui-yee
Ms AU Yeung Po-chun
Dr Polly Cheung Suk-yee
Mrs Judith Ellis
Ms Fong Man-ying
Dr Sharmila Gurung
Dr Ronnie Hui Ka-wah
Dr Maggie Koong May-kay
Ms Lam Yuk-chun
Mrs Stella Lau Kun Lai-kuen
Mr Christopher Law Kin-chung
Ms Lee Lai-ching
Mr Lee Luen-fai
Dr Leung Lai-ching
Ms Ayesha Abbas Macpherson
Ms Sandy Wong Hang-yee
Ms Catherine Wong Pui-yee
Mr Robert Wong Yao-wing
Ms Constance Yue Mui-ying
Ex-Officio Members
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Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare or representative (Vice-Chairperson)
Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs or representative
Director of Social Welfare or representative
Ends/Friday, January 14, 2011
Issued at HKT 10:31
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