Who We Are
Since 2007, Justice Centre has worked to support forced migrants access protection and basic services in Hong Kong SAR, in support of the vision of Hong Kong SAR as a welcoming and inclusive society.
Our team consists of dedicated legal and social welfare professionals and refugee leaders with extensive experience in Hong Kong SAR’s non-refoulement protection law and practice.
Local Refugee Protection Practitioners
We are a local non-profit organisation that supports Hong Kong SAR as a welcoming and inclusive city, where people from different cultures and backgrounds coexist harmoniously and thrive together.
Our staff are experienced refugee protection practitioners who work tirelessly to support forced migrants in Hong Kong SAR.
Supporting the most marginalised
We support:
- Refugees
- Asylum seekers
- Victims of torture
- Victims of human trafficking
- Victims of forced labour
Individuals in these communities ask the Hong Kong Government to provide protection under Hong Kong law from the torture, persecution and other risks they face in their countries of origin and/or as a result of their migration.
Our team at Justice Centre carefully screens potential clients, and provide tailored support to women, children, LGBTIQA+ individuals, racial and ethnic minorities, stateless persons and other at risk migrant groups in need of protection under Hong Kong law.
Hong Kong is a city forged through resilience and compassion. As we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, we remember it as a time where the people of Hong Kong came together, helping those in need with essential supplies and adhering to health protocols to protect those more vulnerable to the virus. In September 2023, as heavy rainstorms caused unprecedented flooding and devastation, the city united once again. People across Hong Kong joined hands to clean up our streets and support those affected. Our collective response to these challenges underscores not only our resilience but also the profound compassion that binds us as a caring society.
Reaffirming Hong Kong’s community spirit, Chief Executive John Lee said at Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum 2023, “The compassion and generosity of our community is heartening and vital to our rise as a charitable hub.”
Hong Kong has a proud history of treating refugees and displaced people with compassion. Over the last century, hundreds of thousands of people migrated to Hong Kong, many fleeing war and persecution. They brought talent and labour that significantly contributed to the city’s rapid economic growth. Today, Hong Kong is safe harbour to over 14,000 displaced people from over 50 countries in Asia, Middle East and Africa. As a compassionate society, we must continue to support those fleeing danger, honouring their resilience and extending a helping hand as they rebuild their lives.
With 16 years of experience providing legal and social services to refugees, Justice Centre is well positioned to translate the compassion of Hong Kong people into practical solutions for those seeking safety on our shores. Our Theory of Change focuses our work on delivering responsive, professional and comprehensive assistance to people navigating the path to safety. It also guides our endeavours to partner with the Hong Kong government and other stakeholders to ensure fairness and efficiency in our asylum systems.
In the coming two years, our priority is to build platforms that enable people with direct experience of displacement to lead in designing and implementing solutions. We remain committed to delivering high-quality legal and social services while working collaboratively to dismantle structural barriers, ensuring protection and inclusion for all displaced people in Hong Kong.
Today Justice Centre is here so that no one walks alone on the path to protection, justice, and a decent life. Join us in sustaining a compassionate and inclusive Hong Kong for tomorrow!
改變理論和策略計劃 2023-26
香港是由韌性和同理心締造的城市。歷經三年的新冠疫情後，我們都不會忘記那時香港人如何團結一致地為有需要的人提供生活必需品，以及遵從防護措施以保護那些易受感染的弱勢社群。在2023年9月，暴雨帶來前所未有的廣泛水浸和破壞，令這城市再次團結起來。各區居民攜手清理街道，支援災民。我們共同應對這些難關時，不但體現香港人的堅韌個性，亦彰顯我們之間深厚的同理心，連結成這個充滿關懷的社會。
在2023年國際慈善論壇上，行政長官李家超重申香港的社區精神，他提到：「香港社會的關懷與慷慨不但令人窩心，更對於香港成為國際慈善中心尤關重要。」
香港有以同理心善待難民和流離失所者的輝煌歷史。過去的一個世紀，數以百萬人來到香港，當中許多都是為了逃離戰爭和迫害。他們的才華和勞動力對香港經濟的快速增長功不可沒。如今，香港是14,000多名難民及尋求庇護人士的避風港，他們來自亞洲、中東、非洲等合共超過50多個國家。作為充滿關懷的社會，我們必須繼續支持這些逃出險境的人，學習他們的韌力，並伸出援手以助他們重建生活。
Justice Centre已為難民提供法律和社會服務16年，這些經驗能幫助我們將香港人的善心轉化為實際行動，為那些在我們城市尋求安全的人提供服務。我們的改變理論聚焦於為那些尋求安全的人提供及時、專業和全面的援助，亦為我們如何與香港政府和其他相關持份者合作提供指引，確保香港提供保護的系統公正而高效。
未來兩年，我們的首要任務是搭建一個平台，讓曾尋求保護的人能領導、設計和執行相關的解決方案。Justice Centre一直致力提供卓越的法律和社會服務，同時與不同機構合作，努力為難民及尋求庇護人士打破根深柢固的障礙，確保他們都能融入香港社會和受到保護。
Justice Centre但求無人會在尋求保護、正義和體面生活的路上遭拋下，並求與之同行。加入我們，共同維護香港為一個充滿關懷且共融的城市，此時此刻齊為明天努力！
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Our History
Justice Centre began its work in 2007, when it was founded as the Hong Kong SAR Refugee Advice Centre. More than a decade later, our team has helped thousands of refugees and other forced migrants access protection from the torture, persecution and other risks they faced.
In 2014, the Hong Kong Government introduced a new screening mechanism for refugees. We responded by expanding our work to address the needs of the asylum-seeking community, including by introducing social welfare and counselling services. We also introduced tailored services for those who have experienced human trafficking, forced labour, gender-based violence and/or statelessness. In addition, we started supporting the communities we serve to have a voice in issues that affect them. These changes led us to rebrand as Justice Centre Hong Kong.
Today, the Justice Centre team continues to help hundreds of people annually through our direct services. Our community work widens our impact, moving beyond individual clients to enhance social cohesion and inclusiveness in Hong Kong SAR.
You can help!
There are many ways you can help:
- If you share our vision and have the passion and skills to make a difference, you can explore opportunities to join our team.
- If you are a lawyer, you can explore ways to partner with us to provide pro bono support.
- If you are a law student, you can apply to take part in our clinical legal education programme.
- If you are a secondary or high school student, check out our Young Advocates Programme.
- You can be creative and fundraise for us.
- If you are looking for an easy way to stay in touch and help us make a difference, you can make a donation and/or sign up to our newsletter.
Learn more about how you can support our work.