Family Council welcomes "The Chief Executive's 2024 Policy Address"
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The Family Council (Council) welcomes the initiatives on promoting good family values in "The Chief Executive's 2024 Policy Address" delivered by the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (October 16).
The Chief Executive mentioned in the "The Chief Executive's 2024 Policy Address Supplement" that the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau (HYAB) will co-operate with the Council to organise the Hong Kong Excellent Family Awards and continue the implementation of the Funding Scheme on the Promotion of Family Education to subsidise non-profit-making community projects in promoting family education.
The Chairperson of the Council, Ms Melissa Pang, said, "I am pleased to note that the Government continues to promote the healthy development of families in Hong Kong, advocating good family values and reinforcing work in relation to family building, family education and family values through different channels to enhance family and social harmony. The Council will actively discuss with the HYAB on the relevant details of the activity in due course."
The Council also supports the initiatives to enhance women's development as announced in the Policy Address, including establishing a network run by leading women from all walks of life and launching a mentorship programme, "She Inspires". Under the progamme, female university students will be paired with mentors from the senior management of different sectors. Related training and activities will also be provided. Ms Pang hoped that the relevant initiatives will enable young females to pursue their career and contribute to the development of the country and Hong Kong society.
The Council was established in 2007. It is committed to publicising the culture of loving families through organising various promotional activities. The Council has also been promoting the three sets of family core values, namely "Love and Care", "Respect and Responsibility" and "Communication and Harmony" in the community.
Ends/Wednesday, October 16, 2024
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