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The Government today (July 12) announced the appointment of Ms Juan Leung Chung-yan as a member to the Women's Commission (WoC) for the period from July 15, 2013 to January 14, 2015 to fill the position left vacant by Ms Lee Lai-ching who resigned from the Commission.
Ms Leung is an Executive District Manager of an insurance company. She also has rich experience in public services and women's affairs.
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.
The membership list of the WoC with effect from July 15, 2013 is as follows:
Non-Official Members
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Mrs Stella Lau Kun Lai-kuen (Chairperson)
Ms Teresa Au Pui-yee
Ms Au Yeung Po-chun
Dr Polly Cheung Suk-yee
Ms Aruna Gurung
Dr Ronnie Hui Ka-wah
Dr Maggie Koong May-kay
Professor Lam Ching-man
Ms Leona Lam Wai-ling
Ms Ada Lam Yuk-chun
Dr Trisha Leahy
Mrs Miranda Leung Chan Che-ming
Ms Juan Leung Chung-yan
Professor Leung Lai-ching
Mr Philip Tsai Wing-chung
Ms Sandy Wong Hang-yee
Ms Catherine Wong Pui-yee
Ms Wong Shu-ming
Mr Robert Wong Yao-wing
Ms Rabi Yim Chor-pik
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, July 12, 2013
Issued at HKT 10:31
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