Speech by CE at International Women's Day Reception 2025 (with photos/video)
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Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, at the International Women's Day Reception 2025 today (March 8):
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Now, I would like to turn to our English-speaking friends.
Today, as we celebrate International Women's Day, we also mark the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Adopted at the United Nations' Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, in 1995, this milestone document became the key global policy agenda on gender equality.
It's been a remarkable 30 years since then, in human development, in economic progress and, most importantly, in promoting women's development.
Today, Hong Kong is home to some 4.1 million female – that's over 54 per cent of our population. Seven of my 15 Directors of Bureau are women – that's almost half of them – and a whopping 60 per cent of our top civil servants are female. Over half of Hong Kong's accountants and lawyers are female, while some 40 per cent of our managers are women.
Yes, women are the backbone of our society – they include leaders, innovators, caregivers, change-makers, and more. From boardrooms to classrooms, from workspaces to marketplaces, the women of Hong Kong continue to break barriers and inspire future generations. Your resilience fuels our progress. Your vision shapes our future. And your leadership drives our success.
The Government is dedicated to promoting gender equality, and empowering women in every facet of life. Since taking office, I have established the Women Empowerment Fund in 2023, turning ideas into action, and aspirations into achievements.
The Government launched the first Family and Women Development Summit last year, igniting discussions that will shape policies for the years to come. We created a one-stop family and women information portal, ensuring easy access to essential resources.
This year, we are proud to introduce "She Inspires" – a mentorship programme led by female leaders, designed to nurture the next generation of female trailblazers and pioneers.
But that's not the half of it. When women rise, society thrives. Together with the Women's Commission, we will foster an inclusive, opportunity-filled Hong Kong, where every woman, every girl can dream big, aim high, and realise her full potential.
I wish you all a joyous, inspiring and empowering International Women's Day. Keep rising. Continue to make history. Thank you!
Ends/Saturday, March 8, 2025
Issued at HKT 12:37
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