Jessica Leung

My weekly column at #MingPao to highlight the controversies and conflicts surrounding #humanrights in today’s world: shorturl.at/zeHBi We always need open and meaningful dialogues among govs, civil society, businesses and individuals #equality #justice

Today, we honour the #HumanRightsDay. Human rights are the foundation for a #just society and for people to live free from fear and oppression. Whether it's advocating for marginalised communities, standing against injustice, or amplifying the voices of the voiceless, every action counts. #equality

I want to ignore beauty culture. But I’ll never get anywhere if I don’t look a certain way Beauty improves only some qualities of life and demands high investment of time, money and energy, writes advice columnist Jessica DeFino

Can we redefine #professionalism without the aesthetic inflation? What if we celebrated competence over appearances? #Beauty #Workplace

Revealed: Home Office ‘completely lost grip’ at notorious Manston asylum centre Court documents contain admissions by officials that they were unable to control the situation at the Kent facility where 18,000 asylum seekers were illegally detained

“Asylum seekers were supposed to be held at Manston for no more than 24 hours, but the new documents show that 18,000 people – out of a total of 29,000 processed between June and November 2022 – were detained there for much longer.”

Spoke at #A4ID's Law & Development Training Programme today discussing the transformative power of #ProBono legal support ⚖️ Pro bono work strengthens partnerships for #SDG17, enabling collaboration across sectors to address global challenges 🌍 Proud to be part of the community making a real impact!

Hong Kong 47: Pro-democracy activist Benny Tai jailed XXX years Benny Tai was among 45 Hong Kong pro-democracy figures sentenced on Tuesday after being convicted of conspiring to commit subversion.

Benny Tai was among 45 Hong Kong pro-democracy figures sentenced on Tuesday after being convicted of conspiring to commit subversion.

In full: https://buff.ly/3CyzE45

Hong Kong 47: Who are the democracy activists facing jail? From a 68-year-old former opposition lawmaker to a 27-year-old student activist, they represent the gamut of Hong Kong's democracy movement.

🚨 45 #HongKong pro #democracy figures to be sentenced on 19 Nov (Tues)🚨
📌 For organising or joining the unofficial primaries
📌47 were charged with conspiracy to commit subversion
📌31 pleaded guilty. 14 were convicted after trial
📌Some have been remanded in custody for >3 years

Keep an eye on it!

For anyone balancing work or a busy schedule: #volunteering, even for a few hours, can be rewarding and refreshing. Spent some time volunteering at the #BillericayFoodbank for the Christmas bag collection today. A chance to step away from work and contribute to something bigger than yourself 💪

My first #Bluesky post. Social media platforms play a crucial role in amplifying voices. I always value a free and fair digital public square. (All voices matter!!!) Excited to connect with a huge community here and see how we work with this platform.