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。