Since 2009 Prada Japan have been involved in a case of sexual discrimination, harassment and unfair dismissal. It is also suspected of faking sales figures by forcing its staff to buy its products. The lady involved, Rina Bovrisse, filed for lawsuit in Tokyo in 2009, and brought her case to the attention of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women last year. As yet the case is still unresolved. At the same time, Prada has applied for listing to the HKEx, and is preparing to launch an initial public offering this summer. Prada has made attempts of IPO for four times since 2001, but all had failed. 

      Rina has sought help from Hong Kong labour groups and women groups. We are deeply surprised and offended by the discriminatory action of such a world renowned brand. Prada should publicly account for its action before it is allowed to be listed in Hong Kong. 

      Asian Transnational Corporations Monitoring Network is organising a series of solidarity actions, with the first one being a protest at Prada store on Canton Road. Details are as follows: 

Date: 2^nd May (Monday)

Time: 2 p.m.

Venue: Shop G116-G118, Habour City, 11 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong 

Contact: Suki Chung （98375604，  lac@lac.org.hk)