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ABOUT US
We are a group of academics and university students who are enthusiastic about the promotion of the rights of persons with disabilities. The current research project is led by the Principle Investigator, Dr. Chow Pok YIn Stephenson, an Assistant Professor at the School of Law, City University of Hong Kong. The team aims at examining the rights of persons with disabilities to utilize their potentials under Article 30 of the CRPD and articulating a theoretical basis for the rights of persons with disabilities to self-fulfill. We also seek to raise the awareness of the general public on the matter. The project is funded by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of the Hong Kong Government, under the Early Career Scheme (Project No.:21604719) For more information, please visit here.
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OUR TEAM
DR CHOW, POK YIN STEPHENSON
Principal Investigator
Assistant Professor at the School of Law, City University of Hong Kong
I research international law and international human rights law with the specific themes of diversity and inclusiveness.
Prior to joining academia, I worked in various human rights groups and public bodies.
DR LEUNG, PO-YEE BECKY
Team Member
I joined this team in February 2021. I am particularly interested in exploring the courtroom experiences and stigma of individuals with psychosocial disabilities.
Before joining the team, I pursued my PhD in Law degree and Master of Arts in Psychology degree from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
CYNTHIA WONG
Team Member
Undergraduate Student, City University of Hong Kong
Cynthia obtained her Bachelor of Laws from City University of Hong Kong in 2021. With her academic achievement and volunteer community service record, she was awarded the William W L Fan & Co Solicitors Exchange Scholarship and Dr & Mrs Yeung Kin Man Exchange Scholarships in support for her exchange at Waseda University.With an ambition to promote access to law, Cynthia joined the PILnet Law for Change Student Competition 2018 and was selected as a finalist. Cynthia is currently a content writer for LegalClarus and the advisor of Hok Yau Club Outstanding Student Leaders Award Committee.
OSCAR TANG
Team Member
Undergraduate Student, City University of Hong Kong
LLB student of City University of Hong Kong. Interested areas include public law, human rights and topics pertaining to Hong Kong criminal justice system.
KATHERINE LUI
Team Member
PCLL Student, City University of Hong Kong
I am Katherine and I am a PCLL student studying law in Hong Kong. With great interest in human rights, I joined this project in the hope to raise global awareness and promote equality so that people with disabilities may equally enjoy cultural life like any of us.
CHARLIZE WU
Team Member
Pupil Barrister
During the course of my legal education, I have learned the importance of human rights law. I hope to take this chance to learn the needs of people with disabilities and raise social awareness on their rights, and further improve their life.
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