Hong Kong's Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Unit carried out no publicity work in the previous financial year, prompting concerns from advocacy groups.
The Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau confirmed that the Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Unit had not conducted any publicity activities during the prior financial year. A bureau spokesman stated that the unit “had to focus on a number of important tasks” and noted that the government continues to explore effective ways to promote its message.
The unit, which has only two executive officers, received seven complaints related to sexual orientation between 2015 and 2025. It lacks legal authority to follow up on such complaints, as Hong Kong has no specific legislation against discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Advocacy groups and lawmakers have expressed concern that reduced publicity spending may leave the community underserved. The Equal Opportunities Commission separately handles cases involving gender dysphoria under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance.
