Hong Kong churches warned over ‘systemic’ flaws in handling sexual harassment
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A survey by the Hong Kong Christian Council’s Gender Justice Ministry revealed systemic flaws in how Hong Kong churches handle sexual harassment complaints, with spiritual leaders often downplaying incidents. The survey identified at least 69 victims over the past two decades, including three minors aged 13-15. The findings urge churches to broaden anti-harassment policies to better protect members.
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69 victims experienced sexual harassment over two decades
The survey was conducted by the Hong Kong Christian Council's Gender Justice Ministry.
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Hong Kong churches have been urged to broaden the implementation of anti-sexual harassment policies to better protect members.
South China Morning Post- 69 victims experienced sexual harassment over two decades
- Three victims were aged 13-15
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Hong Kong churches have been urged to broaden the implementation of anti-sexual harassment policies to better protect members.
South China Morning PostA survey found signs of spiritual leaders mishandling complaints, including downplaying incidents.
South China Morning PostAt least 69 victims reportedly experienced varying degrees of sexual harassment over the past two decades according to the survey.
South China Morning PostThree of the victims were aged 13 to 15 at the time of the harassment.
South China Morning PostThe survey was conducted by the Hong Kong Christian Council's Gender Justice Ministry.
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