In response to the recent use of Nazi era uniforms and the Nazi salute at a public event in Hong Kong and subsequent insensitive reporting by local journalists, the Hong Kong Holocaust and Tolerance Centre (HKHTC) has taken proactive steps to address the highly disrespectful and problematic situation, to avoid any repetition.

Working in collaboration with relevant media parties, the HKHTC has committed to providing Cantonese-language educational workshops for their editorial team. These workshops, scheduled to take place this month, will focus on enhancing awareness of the Holocaust and antisemitism, aiming to improve sensitivity and understanding among media professionals. The HKHTC plans to offer regular, ongoing training and workshops as a follow-up to these initial sessions.  

The media company concerned has issued a public apology and removed the offensive content from its platform. In addition to this, the Hong Kong Journalists’ Association (HKJA) has also reiterated the importance of responsible reporting and reminded all major online media outlets to exercise extra caution during live broadcasts to prevent similar incidents.

The HKHTC strongly condemns all forms of prejudice, intolerance, and discrimination, reaffirming that such behaviour is unacceptable in Hong Kong, a diverse, inclusive and law-abiding society.

香港猶太大屠殺及寬容中心針對最近在香港一個公開活動中出現納粹時代制服及納粹軍禮的行為，以及其後有本地傳媒機構的直播主持也行納粹軍禮，已採取積極措施處理這不可接受的情況，以避免再次發生。

本中心與相關傳媒機構合作，承諾為編輯團隊提供猶太大屠殺教育的粵語工作坊。這些工作坊將於本月舉行，重點是加強傳媒工作者對大屠殺和反猶主義的認識，以提高他們的理解和敏感度。我們計劃在此之後，繼續為傳媒機構提供定期、持續的相關培訓與猶太大屠殺教育講座。

有關媒體機構已公開道歉，並從其平台上刪除冒犯性內容。除此之外，香港記者協會亦重申負責任報道的重要性，並提醒各大網上媒體在直播時要格外謹慎，避免類似事件發生。

香港猶太大屠殺及寬容中心強烈譴責一切形式的偏見、不容忍和歧視，重申在香港這個多元、包容和守法的社會，這些行為是不可接受的。

The Hong Kong Holocaust and Tolerance Centre strongly condemns the use of Nazi era uniforms and the Nazi salute at a recent public event in Hong Kong. The actions were highly insensitive and disrespectful, as these symbols are reflective of the genocidal crimes of the Nazi regime and its profoundly dehumanising, antisemitic and racist ideology. The use of Nazi symbols in popular culture is deeply problematic and must not be tolerated.

These symbols of hate, ignorance and bigotry have no place in an open and tolerant society that is respectful of different faiths, cultures and traditions. Event organisers should take immediate action when confronted with such displays, as the use of Nazi symbols is not acceptable in any setting.

During the Holocaust, Nazi Germany and its allies persecuted, discriminated, expelled and murdered Jews and members of other minority groups. Over six million Jews were murdered. We call on all members of the community to refrain from trivialising or glamorising these historical atrocities.

香港猶太大屠殺及寬容中心強烈譴責最近在香港一個公開活動中使用納粹時代制服和納粹敬禮的行為。這些參與者的行為都是極其不恰當和不尊重的，因為該些符號反映了納粹政權的種族滅絕罪及其違背人性、反猶太和種族主義的意識形態。在流行文化中使用納粹符號極有問題，絕不能容忍。

這些仇恨、無知和偏執的象徵在一個尊重不同信仰、文化和傳統的開放包容的社會中並沒有存在的空間。活動組織者在遇到這種展示時應立即採取行動，因為在任何場合使用納粹符號都是不可接受的。

在猶太大屠殺期間，納粹德國及其盟友持續對猶太人和其他少數族群成員進行迫害、歧視、驅逐和殺害。超過六百萬猶太人在這場種族大屠殺中被殺。我們呼籲社會大眾不要輕視或美化這些歷史暴行。

On October 7, 2023, a series of unprecedented large-scale and coordinated terrorist atrocities were perpetrated against the State of Israel. Israel finds itself in an ongoing state of war and national emergency.

Many friends and partners of the Hong Kong Holocaust and Tolerance Centre (HKHTC) find themselves under deadly attack.

We at the HKHTC stand in solidarity with Israel and our friends and partners there.

We hope and pray for their safety and mourn their losses.

We extend our most heartfelt sympathies to all the bereaved families who lost loved ones to these heinous and senseless terrorist attacks.

We strongly condemn terrorism.

We stand firm in the fight against antisemitism and intolerance.

We firmly reject any pretence to deny the State of Israel the right to exist and live in peace.

We welcome all efforts to bring about a peaceful resolution to a conflict which has caused so much human suffering.

The State of Israel is home to over 147,000 direct survivors of the Shoah. Many escaped the unimaginable barbarism of the Holocaust to rebuild their lives – and families – in Israel. Reports suggest that a wheel-chair bound Holocaust survivor was among the people abducted and currently held hostage.

HKHTC sends its heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims of the tragic shootings at Club Q in Colorado Springs, Colorado. We condemn this horrific act of hatred and intolerance, motivated by homophobia. This senseless attack is a poignant reminder of the necessity of tolerance education. It remains critical that we further strengthen efforts to teach the importance of non-discrimination, while promoting peaceful co-existence among peoples of different backgrounds and sexual orientations.