FOR RELEASE ON 16 MARCH 2019
24 selected Hong Kong ethnic minorities ready to serve government The Zubin Foundation unveils Diversity List 2019: Youth to Watch
Hong Kong, 16 March 2019 — The Zubin Foundation, a think tank and registered charity working with ethnic minorities today launched Diversity List 2019: Youth to Watch in partnership with Spencer Stuart Hong Kong, a leadership and executive search consultancy. The launch took place in celebration of International Day on the Elimination of Race Discrimination. In its fourth year, Diversity List 2019: Youth to Watch is a directory of 24 talented ethnic minority youth who are keen to serve on Hong Kong Government advisory committees. The Diversity List was created to include the views of ethnic minorities in Hong Kong, who makes up 3.8% of the population and are amongst the poorest, yet fastest growing community in Hong Kong, with some families having 6 children. In support of the government’s goal of youth involvement in public policy, this year’s Diversity List focuses on youth, aged 18 to 35. The shortlisted candidates come from diverse background, including business management and administration, education and training and charity and Non-government service, etc.. They all demonstrate love for Hong Kong and enthusiasm in serving the community. “In 2015, before the Diversity List was created, only 0.31% of all members on advisory committees were ethnic minorities, now it is 0.76%. In 2015, only 5 committees had ethnic minorities, in 2019, it is 43. Our Diversity Lists have had a significant impact, but we need to work towards ethnic minorities on all committees.” said Shalini Mahtani, Founder and CEO of The Zubin Foundation. Chart 1: % of Advisory Committee Members are Ethnic Minorities
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Chart 2: Number of Advisory Committees have Ethnic Minorities