Women's Commission welcomes 2026-27 Budget
The following is issued on behalf of the Women's Commission:
The Women's Commission (WoC) welcomes the initiatives on promoting women's development in the 2026-27 Budget delivered today (February 25) by the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan.
In the Budget, the Financial Secretary mentioned that to promote all-round women's development, the annual funding for the Women Empowerment Fund (WEF) under the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau and the WoC will be increased to $30 million starting from the next financial year.
The Chairperson of the WoC, Dr Eliza Chan, said, "The increase in the annual funding for the WEF announced in the Budget demonstrates the Government's steadfast support for promoting women's all-round development. I look forward to seeing more women's groups and non-governmental organisations make good use of this resource to implement projects that could better meet women's actual needs and be more diversified in nature, thereby supporting women in realising their full potential and achieving self-fulfilment at different stages of life."
She added, "Looking ahead, the WoC will continue to advise the Government on policies concerning women's development and promote greater attention and support from all sectors of society for women's rights and development."
The WoC was established in 2001 and is committed to enabling women in Hong Kong to fully realise their due status, rights, and opportunities in all aspects of life. It adopts a three-pronged strategy, namely the provision of an enabling environment, empowerment of women through capacity building, and public education, to promote the well-being and interests of women.
The Women's Commission (WoC), Photo source: FB of WoC
CS leads delegation of Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town to continue visit to Germany
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, led the delegation of the Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town under the Committee on Development of the Northern Metropolis to continue its trip to Germany yesterday (May 19, Stuttgart time). The delegation conducted on-site visits to local higher education and innovation and technology infrastructure, with a view to providing solid references for the planning and development of the Northern Metropolis University Town (NMUT).
The delegation visited the University of Stuttgart. Founded in 1829, the University of Stuttgart is a leading research-oriented university of technology in Germany, and a member of the TU9, the alliance of leading universities of technology in the country. The university excels in engineering sciences, intelligent systems, energy research, quantum technologies, and architecture, maintaining close co-operation with industry.
The delegation toured the High-Performance Computing Center Stuttgart and the ARENA2036 research campus for automobiles on its campus, and met with university representatives. They gained an in-depth understanding of the university's experience in promoting deep integration and collaboration between academia and industry, accelerating the translation of research outcomes into practical applications, developing innovation campuses and industrial clusters, and facilitating interdisciplinary research and development as well as testing. They also exchanged views on strengthening exchanges in higher education and co-operation in talent cultivation between the two sides.
Mr Chan said that the NMUT is not only a cradle for nurturing talent, but also a core engine driving technological innovation and economic transformation. He noted that the University of Stuttgart excels in the deep integration of education, cutting-edge research, and industry development, and has successfully built an industry-led innovation model. He expressed hope that through the visit, the delegation could draw on the university's experience in aligning talent cultivation and academic achievements with market demands, thereby further strengthening Hong Kong's linkages between education, technological innovation and industrial application, facilitating knowledge transfers, and developing the NMUT into a vibrant education and innovation hub, injecting new impetus into Hong Kong's long-term development.
Mr Chan and other members of the delegation will proceed to Heilbronn, Germany, on May 20 (Stuttgart time) to continue their visit.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, led the delegation of the Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town under the Committee on Development of the Northern Metropolis to continue its trip to Germany yesterday (May 19, Stuttgart time). Photo shows Mr Chan (centre), and the delegation visiting the ARENA2036 research campus for automobiles on the campus of the University of Stuttgart, and meeting with university representatives. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, led the delegation of the Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town under the Committee on Development of the Northern Metropolis to continue its trip to Germany yesterday (May 19, Stuttgart time). Photo shows Mr Chan (third left), and the delegation visiting the ARENA2036 research campus for automobiles on the campus of the University of Stuttgart, and meeting with university representatives. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, led the delegation of the Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town under the Committee on Development of the Northern Metropolis to continue its trip to Germany yesterday (May 19, Stuttgart time). Photo shows Mr Chan (third right), and the delegation visiting the ARENA2036 research campus for automobiles on the campus of the University of Stuttgart, and meeting with university representatives. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, led the delegation of the Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town under the Committee on Development of the Northern Metropolis to continue its trip to Germany yesterday (May 19, Stuttgart time). Photo shows Mr Chan (first left), and the delegation visiting the ARENA2036 research campus for automobiles on the campus of the University of Stuttgart, and meeting with university representatives. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, led the delegation of the Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town under the Committee on Development of the Northern Metropolis to continue its trip to Germany yesterday (May 19, Stuttgart time). Photo shows Mr Chan (first left), and the delegation touring the High-Performance Computing Center Stuttgart on the campus of the University of Stuttgart. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, led the delegation of the Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town under the Committee on Development of the Northern Metropolis to continue its trip to Germany yesterday (May 19, Stuttgart time). Photo shows Mr Chan (second right), and the delegation touring the High-Performance Computing Center Stuttgart on the campus of the University of Stuttgart. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, led the delegation of the Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town under the Committee on Development of the Northern Metropolis to continue its trip to Germany yesterday (May 19, Stuttgart time). Photo shows Mr Chan (second left), and the delegation touring the High-Performance Computing Center Stuttgart on the campus of the University of Stuttgart. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, led the delegation of the Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town under the Committee on Development of the Northern Metropolis to continue its visit to Germany yesterday (May 19, Stuttgart time). Photo shows Mr Chan (second right), and the delegation visiting the High-Performance Computing Center Stuttgart on the campus of the University of Stuttgart, and meeting with university representatives. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
