The equality watchdog for Honk Kong has said that he feels he « could do better” in protecting LGBT and ethnic minorities.
The equality watchdog for Honk Kong has said that he feels he “could do better” in protecting LGBT and ethnic minorities.
Alfred Chan Cheung-ming, who serves as the Equal Opportunities Commission chairman, revealed that he feels he could be doing better in the fight for equality.
Cheung-ming, who recently called for greater protection of sexual minorities, told the South China Morning Post that he thinks his “overall working record is steady but there is still room for improvement.”
The chairman explained: “I think I can do better in fighting for the legal protection and rights of sexual and ethnic minorities.
“I do not have a legal background, but I am glad that we have a strong legal team to push forward anti-discrimination laws.”
The professor has faced criticism for not being as involved in his work as his predecessor, Dr York Chow Yat-ngok who was a vocal advocate for LGBT people.
Cheung-ming believes that Yat-ngok “achieved a lot of things”, and also helped to pave the way for his own achievements.
