assisting Hong Kong residents such as the Yaumatei boat dwellers to have adequate housing on land;
promoting better working conditions for the health and safety of Hong Kong's labour force; and
active participation in the Kwun Tong Inquiry Service, a voluntary group offering free social service counselling to Hong Kong's lower income people.
supporting human rights issues in the Southeast Asia region.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Chris has been granted a temporary visa of two weeks
to wind up her business and personal affairs of four
years, and leave the colony. She has decided to appeal to the Hong Kong government for an extension of her employment visa. Consideration of the appeal will probably extend beyond the two-week limit, thus there is still time for your letter of support to help. You may use the following sample letter as an outline if you prefer.
SAMPLE LETTER
We have learned of the Hong Kong Immigration-Department's refusal
to grant Christine Vertucci an extension of stay in Hong Kong.
On behalf of
we support Christine
Vertucci's appeal to have her employment visa extended.
We urge you to allow her to continue her work in Hong Kong.
Please mail or cable one copy each, as soon as possible, to the following addresses:
Sir Murray MacLehose Governor
Government House
Hong Kong.
Please also send a copy to us at:
Hotline Asia Pacific
48 Princess Margaret Road
Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Chief Secretary
Sir Philip Haddon-Cave Central Government Offices Ice House Street,
Hong Kong.
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