Home Affairs Department issues statement on impersonation incident
The Home Affairs Department (HAD) today (June 23) noted an unidentified individual impersonating "Tai Po District Officer" posting a statement under the name of the "Tai Po District Care Teams Alliance" in a Facebook group named "Tai Po". The HAD would like to point out clearly that the content of the aforementioned post and the so-called statement were false, and were not issued by Tai Po District Officer or District Services and Community Care Teams (Care Teams). In response to the post, the HAD has taken immediate action to report the case to the Police for investigation, and contact the relevant social media platform to request prompt removal of the false content.
The Government will take serious action in accordance with the law against impersonation of public officers or posting of any false information in the name of Care Teams. The HAD calls on members of the public to remain vigilant, and to report any suspicious activity to the HAD's hotline at 2835 2500 or to the Police. The public is also reminded to obtain accurate information through official Government channels and to refrain from trusting or forwarding unverified online messages.
The formation of Care Teams aims to consolidate community resources to care for the community and strengthen district networks in support of district-based initiatives. Care Teams carry out caring activities, such as visiting those in need, and assist in handling incidents and emergencies. Care Teams also help the Government disseminate information and relay feedback of the community. For further details about the Care Teams, please visit the HAD website: www.had.gov.hk/en/public_services/district_services_community_care_teams.
Appointments to Women's Commission announced
The Government announced today (January 9) the reappointment of the Chairperson and five incumbent members, as well as the appointment of three new members, to the Women's Commission (WoC). Their two-year term will take effect from January 15, 2026.
Dr Eliza Chan Ching-har has been reappointed as the Chairperson of the WoC. Dr Chan took up the chairmanship of the WoC from January2024. Under her leadership, the WoC has continued its dedicated efforts in advancing the development of women in Hong Kong and maintained close ties with women's groups and relevant stakeholders in promoting the well-being and interests of women in Hong Kong.
The five other reappointed members are Ms Ching Ngon-lai, Miss Juanita Mok Uen-ying, Dr So Wing-yee, Mr Adrian Tam Kin and Ms Vivian Tsui Sau-yin. The three new members are Ms Kou Kuen, Dr Anthony Lu Xiaofeng and Professor Helen Meng Mei-ling.
The Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Miss Alice Mak, welcomed the appointments and reappointments. She said, "The newly appointed and reappointed members come from diverse backgrounds and have rich experience in their professions and community services. I trust that they will give valuable advice to the Government on women's development in Hong Kong."
Miss Mak also thanked the three outgoing members, ProfessorLuiYu-hon, Ms Winnie Ng Wing-mui and Dr Kitty Wu Kit-ying, for their contributions to the WoC over the years.
Since its establishment in 2001, the WoC has been committed to promoting the well-being and interests of women in Hong Kong and advising the Government on policies and initiatives on women's affairs.
The membership of the WoC for the new term is as follows:
Non-official members
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Dr Eliza Chan Ching-har (Chairperson)
Ms Diana Cesar
Mrs Jennifer Cheng Yu Ngar-wing
Ms Ching Ngon-lai
Ms Rita Gurung
Miss Hotchandani Mamta Chandiram
Ms Jin Ling
Ms Kou Kuen
Ms Maisy Kung Mei-chi
Ms Lam Wai-ling
Ms Helen Lu Hai
Dr Anthony Lu Xiaofeng
Professor Helen Meng Mei-ling
Miss Juanita Mok Uen-ying
Mrs Katherine Ngan Ng Yu-ying
Ms Cindy Pun Siu-fung
Professor Sham Mai-har
Miss Siu Hoi-yan
Dr So Wing-yee
Mr Adrian Tam Kin
Ms Vivian Tsui Sau-yin
Ms Wong Hau-yan
Ms Vivian Wong Man-lei
Miss Waverly Yeung Yuk-mui
Ex-officio members
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Permanent Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs or representative (Vice-Chairperson)
Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs or representative
Director of Social Welfare or representative
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