National Hate Crime Awareness Week is always a timely reminder of one of the reasons why the week exists, when the annual Home Office Hate Crime statistics are released. Sadly, but unsurprisingly, this year’s stats show another rise in the overall number of hate crimes recorded by police in England and Wales – to its… Read more Stop Hate UK – Comment on 2019-20 Hate Crime Figures
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, in which over 8,000 Muslim men and boys were murdered in the worst atrocity on European soil since the Second World War, simply because of their religious identity. As an organisation that works to eradicate hate and discrimination, we believe that we must ensure that… Read more Statement on Srebrenica Memorial Day 2020
Stop Hate UK is pleased to announce the launch of its 24-hour Stop Hate Line helpline service in the London Borough of Lewisham. The service has been entirely funded by donations to the charity itself and is actually a ‘lifetime gift’ to the borough, from the charity, in recognition of 4 key factors: Stop Hate… Read more Stop Hate UK Helpline launches in Lewisham
Stop Hate UK is pleased to announce the launch of its 24-hour Stop Hate Line helpline service in Croydon, South London. Commenting on the launch of service, Cllr Hamida Ali, Cabinet Member for Safer Croydon and Communities, said: “There is no place for Hate Crime in Croydon and tackling all forms of Hate Crime is… Read more Stop Hate UK Helpline launches in Croydon
Following on from increased hate reports focused around Coronavirus, Stop Hate UK have produced a statement with guidance and reminders – please see the link below. We would like to ensure that affected members of the community are fully aware of their reporting options and we’d very much encourage your support in cascading this message… Read more Stop Hate UK – Coronavirus Statement and Advice for Helpline Areas
“Stop Hate UK acknowledge the latest Hate Crime data published by Home Office which reflects an overall increase in Hate Crimes reported to police. This increase is recognised in the work we do and our helpline services have seen a similar uplift on the number of contacts. Generally we would welcome any increase in reporting… Read more Stop Hate UK Response to Latest Hate Crime Figures
Stop Hate UK is very proud to be associated with RoL’n Productions’ critically acclaimed play ‘Half Me, Half You’, which is soon to run at the Tristan Bates Theatre, in London’s Covent Garden. The play is the remarkable writing debut of Liane Grant and explores the complex relationship of a married interracial couple – Jess… Read more Transatlantic Theatre Company Production to raise funds for Stop Hate UK
It’s time for young people to Call Hate Out. Here at Stop Hate UK, we are very excited to announce the launch of a new Hate Crime helpline to provide a confidential 24-hr support service for young people, under the age of 18, experiencing or witnessing Hate Crime. Whilst we are no strangers to supporting… Read more Call Hate Out
We are pleased to release our 2018-19 Annual Statistical Report, showing trends in the Hate Crime landscape, including the number and type of contacts and the motivation behind Hate Incidents and Crimes, as well as demographic analysis and case notes. You’ll also find key information on our training, new publicity materials and projects and our… Read more Stop Hate UK Annual Statistical Report 2018/2019
As you may remember from our recent blog, Stop Hate UK is very proud to be associated with the up and coming RoL’n Productions’ critically acclaimed play ‘Half Me, Half You’, soon to run at the Tristan Bates Theatre, in London’s Covent Garden. The play is the remarkable writing debut of Liane Grant and explores… Read more Stop Hate UK – Interview with Toccarra Cash