Figures from the Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Unit (GISOU), under the Office of Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, showed that it received just seven complaints from 2015 to 2025, a figure that advocacy groups said did not reflect reality.
While the city lacks specific legislation against discrimination based on sexual orientation, GISOU accepts such complaints, but has no legal authority to pursue cases. The unit also includes only two executive officers.
On the other hand, the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) deals with complaints regarding gender dysphoria, which is protected by the Disability Discrimination Act.
In a response to the South China Morning Post, a spokesperson for the office revealed that GISOU had not undertaken any propaganda work in the previous fiscal year. He added that the unit “had to focus on a number of important tasks,” but stopped short of providing further details.
“The government is constantly exploring more effective ways to promote our message,” he said.
