Although Hamburg is not a hot-spot for right-wing extremism, city authorities have still taken a number of measures to reduce the breeding ground for extreme right-wing ideologies and to help those who wish to exit the scene, as well as provide support for those facing victimisation. Several initiatives provide counselling for victims of discrimination and racism.
Please note that you should always alert the police in cases of racism, violence, vandalism or other crimes, whether you were a victim or a witness.
For more information, please visit the programme's official website (in German).
Mobile Counselling Team
The Mobile Counselling Team offers support for those confronted with right-wing extremism or concerned about a loved one’s growing interest in extremist ideologies.
Contact details: (040) 42863 3625 or bnw-hamburg@lawaetz.de
empower
empower provides support for victims of right-wing, racist and anti-semitic violence. Services are confidential, free of charge and available in multiple languages.
Contact details: (040) 2840 1667 or empower@hamburg.arbeitundleben.de
amira
amira (German website) offers counselling and support in the event of discrimination on grounds of (ascribed) origin and religion.
Contact details: (040) 3984 2671 / (040) 3984 2647 or amira@verikom.de
Kurswechsel
Kurswechsel (German website) provides support for those who wish to distance themselves from extreme right-wing connections or exit from the scene.
Contact details: (0800) 565 78 00 56 or ausstieg@kurswechsel-hamburg.de
Ausstieg Rechts
Ausstieg Rechts (German website) offers counselling for extreme right-wing cadres or functionaries who wish to leave the scene.
Contact details: (0531) 123 3642 / (05361) 891 3050 or info@arug.de