Gender Focal Point Networks

Gender Focal Point Network in Bureaux and Departments

Each bureau and department has designated a "Gender Focal Point" (GFP). They serve as the contact and resource persons within their organisations and are tasked to help raise awareness and understanding of gender-related issues, and promote the application of the Gender Mainstreaming Checklist or the concept in the daily work of their staff.

Gender Focal Point Network in District Councils

In end 2008, the Women’s Commission (WoC) established a Gender Focal Point Network in District Councils (DCs) to promote gender mainstreaming to community level and enhance the collaboration and communication between the WoC and DCs.

Gender Focal Point Network in Social Welfare Sector

In 2016, the Government established the Gender Focal Point Network in Social Welfare Sector and suggested each non-governmental organisation in the social welfare sector to appoint a managerial staff as the GFP.

Gender Focal Point Network among Listed Companies

To further raise the awareness of gender mainstreaming among private sectors, the Government and the WoC set up the Gender Focal Point Network among Listed Companies at end 2016. Listed companies are encouraged to join the Network by nominating a representative (at director level or equivalent) to be the GFP for the company.