Hong Kong Federation of Women

he 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, improve and protect the lawful rights of women, and liaise with similar organizations all around the world.

Members of the Federation come from all levels, occupations, races, and geographical regions in Hong Kong, including business women, professionals, workers and housewives as well as those who have leading roles in women's organizations in Hong Kong.

Under the capable leadership of the Council and the senior members, together with the enthusiastic participation of the Federation's members, hundreds of meaningful events and prominent projects that serve the objectives of the HKFW are organized annually. Position Papers, on community issues and government policies have been submitted to the HKSAR Government from time to time to voice out women's opinions. All of these gain HKFW much public recognition and support.

Furthermore, various courses are organized at the HKFW Employees Retraining Center to cope with the need of the society, which also achieve promising results.

HKFW members will continue working together to strive for excellence and for the betterment of Hong Kong

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
To organize recreational and other activities for women.
To promote children’s health and education related welfare, realizing that they form an essential part of women’s well-being.
To provide charitable and community services that the Federation may think desirable to do so.
To carry on activities conducive to the above.