Hong Kong Federation of Women


	Introduction

The Hong Kong Federation of Women (HKFW) was established on June 28, 1993. The Federation is a non-profit making and non-political organization. The main objectives of which are to unite women from all walks of life to take an interest in Hong Kong affairs, to improve and protect the lawful rights of women, and to liaise with women organizations all over the world.

Members of the Federation come from various levels, occupations, races, and districts in Hong Kong, among members are business women, professionals, workers and housewives as well as those who are fervent in women's development and advancement. The membership of the Federation is over 1,000, with over 60 corporate members, hence reaching a total of over 100,000 members.

HKFW has always taken the lead to encourage and subsidze local women organizations to develop their community affairs in order to build up a harmonious society. Under the outstanding leadership of the Council and the senior members, together with the unfailing support, dedication and enthusiastic participation of its members,the HKFW has organized numerous major events, prominent projects and meaningful services annually to realize its objectives and mission. Position Papers on community issues and government policies have been submitted to the HKSAR Government to advocate women's opinions and views on public issues. The vocational training courses organized at the three HKFW Retraining Centres providing women with skills and knowledge to cope with their needs have achieved promising results.

To cater for the educational needs of women and children in the mainland, 23 vocational training schools had been built in the mountainous areas and 5 vehicle were donated for women and youths's benefit in Northwestern China.

All that the Federation has accomplised has gained constant support and recognition from the general public. The Federation will continue to tap on the valuable resources, talents and potentials of its members, to solicit their contributions and participation to strive for excellence and for the betterment and harmony of Hong Kong.

Membership as of May, 2010:

* Senior Hon. Presidents	8
* Honorary Presidents	71
* Honorary Vice Presidents	75
* Voting Members	307
* Ordinary Members	1019
* Corporate Members	52
* Associate Corporate Member	9


	Objectives

1.	To unite women from all walks of life in Hong Kong to be concerned about Hong Kong affairs for the purpose of maintaining the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong.
2.	To improve and protect the lawful rights and status of women, to ensure equality of men and women, to encourage and support women in their concern and participation in social development and to improve their political, economic, legal and social position.
3.	To enhance the standard and training of women and to promote the development of the five perceptions in women, namely, virtue, wisdom, physical well-being, fraternity and aesthetics and to promote their self-confidence and self-support.
4.	To liaise with women's organizations in China and elsewhere in the world, to establish exchanges and friendly relations with them on the basis of mutual respect and equality.
5.	To study women's issues, to organize and participate in conferences, lectures, seminars, to publish/distribute materials/information on women's rights and issues in any newspapers periodicals, books or leaflets and/or in any electronic media, to provide information and consultation services.
6.	To organize recreational and other activities for women.
7.	To promote children's health and education related welfare, realizing that they form an essential part of women's well-being.
8.	To provide charitable and community services that the Federation may think desirable to do so.
9.	To carry on activities conducive to the above.