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From 9th May to 15th May, people across the country are encouraged to share their stories, break the stigma, and create a change around how we approach mental health.

Remembering Stephen Today marks the 29 years since the senseless murder of Stephen Lawrence. The thoughts of everyone here at Stop Hate UK are with Doreen and Neville, and all of the Lawrence family. In 1993, Stephen Lawrence was like most young people: sociable, talented and ambitious; hoping to become an architect.  Tragically, however, Stephen… Read more Stephen Lawrence Day

What is Transgender Day of Visibility? Before Transgender Day of Visibility ever existed, there was only one day in the entire calendar dedicated to the transgender community, which is the Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day to remember all the transgender people who lost their lives to violence and suicide. In 2009, American Transgender activist… Read more Transgender Day of Visibility

Hear from our Hate Crime Community Engagement Worker, Kieran Reynolds, on his experiences in the workplace as an autistic person. By Kieran Reynolds Last year, The Office for National Statistics (ONS) published data that shows just 22% of autistic adults are in any kind of employment. This is despite research from the National Autistic Society… Read more Is Your Workplace Autism-Friendly?

The Waltham Forest Safe Streets App in Partnership with Stop Hate UK In Partnership with Stop Hate UK, the Waltham Forest council has developed the Waltham Forest Safe Streets App. Launched on the 22nd of March, the app makes it easier for residents to report street harassment incidents in the borough. Scale of Street Harassment… Read more The Waltham Forest Safe Streets App in Partnership with Stop Hate UK

“Every [person] has a right over their own life and war destroys lives that were full of promise.” – Sigmund Freud Stop Hate UK stands in solidarity with Ukraine and against war. The Russian invasion into Ukraine has left thousands of people displaced within Ukraine and hundreds of people, including children, have been killed. More… Read more Solidarity with Ukraine

This year’s theme is #BreakTheBias International Women’s Day is a day dedicated to celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also calls for action on accelerating women’s equality. This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is #BreakTheBias. The mission statement includes “a world free from bias, stereotypes and discrimination”, echoing… Read more International Women’s Day: #BreaktheBias

On the last Friday of LGBTQIA+ History Month, we want to shine the spotlight on music artists who are living their truths openly, courtesy of music legends who paved the way for today’s generation to own their identities with zero shame. Elton John came out as bisexual in Rolling Stone magazine in 1976, David Bowie dismantled… Read more 10 LGBTQIA+ Music Artists To Listen To Now

Here are 6 British South Asian LGBTQIA+ icons who have trailblazed the path for the South Asian LGBTQIA+ movement.