This National Hate Crime Awareness Week (12-19 October 2024) show your support by joining our events to raise awareness and address the important issue of hate crime in our community.
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Standing together against hate
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This year, we will once again be marking National Hate Crime Awareness Week, standing with partners like the Metropolitan Police and Stop Hate UK to send a clear message: hate has no place in our community.
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Brent is a proudly diverse borough. During the week, we want to celebrate this diversity and explore how we can do even more to ensure everyone feels safe and welcome.
Get involved
We’re holding a range of virtual workshops and in-person events, and everyone is invited to take part.
| Date and time | Event | Location / how to join |
| Monday 14 October, 10am-3pm | Stall event Explore information stalls from a wide range of organisations representing protected groups. Learn how to report hate crimes and access support services. In attendance will be: Brent Community Safety and Prevention Team, MET police, Urban Muslimz, Community Security Trust, Advance, Tell Mama, Air Sports Network, Brent Mencap, St Giles, Young Brent Foundation, Brent libraries, Rethink, On your side, Eastern European resource centre and Holy Innocents Kingsbury. | In-person: Atrium, Brent Civic Centre |
| Tuesday 15 October, 11am-12noon | Community Security Trust (CST) - presentation Explore the definition of Anti-semitism and learn about how Anti-semitism and hate crime affects the Jewish community. CST will also share insights into their work, provide tips on staying safe, and highlight opportunities for allyship. | In-person: Willesden Green Library Book your free space |
| Tuesday 15 October, 2.30-4.30pm | Stop Hate UK - training session Training for professionals in social care, schools, probation services, community organisations, or anyone working with people with learning disabilities. The session will focus on hate crime and false befriending awareness for people with learning disabilities. It will cover the impact of hostility both on and offline, explore the historical, social and political context of hate crime, the current legislative framework, reporting trends and barriers to reporting. | Online |
| Wednesday 16 October, 1.30-3pm | Antisemitism Policy Trust - presentation This presentation will delve into antisemitism: its definition, historical roots, modern-day manifestations, and efforts to demystify misconceptions about Jewish people. | In-person: Willesden Green Library |
| Thursday 17 October, 10-11am | Laila El-Metoui - Challenging Systemic Oppression - workshop This interactive session delves into the history of systemic oppression and combines engaging quizzes with personal narratives and practical tools for addressing microaggressions in the workplace. This workshop equips participants with assertiveness techniques to promote a more inclusive environment. | Online |
| Thursday 17 October, 12noon-1pm | On your side - workshop This workshop will define hate crime, examine its impact and present research from the University of Leicester on the experiences of Hate crime within East and South-East Asian communities. | Online |
| Friday 18 October, 10am-12noon | Met Police – presentation This presentation will explore various hate crimes, including Islamophobia, and cover the police's approach to hate crime, how to report it, and the available support. It will be followed by a Q&A session. | Online |
| Friday 18 October, 2.30-4pm | Tell Mama - presentation This presentation will explore the definition of Islamophobia and how it affects Muslim communities. Attendees will learn how to respond to it and where to seek support, with a Q&A session for questions. | Online |
Councillor Harbi Farah, Cabinet Member for Public Safety and Partnerships, said:
“Brent is one of the most diverse and welcoming places in the country. We take immense pride in the unity and peaceful coexistence we’ve built together.
“This year, we will once again be marking National Hate Crime Awareness Week, standing with partners like the Metropolitan Police and Stop Hate UK to send a clear message: hate has no place in our community. I encourage everyone to get involved in our events and join us in standing firmly against hatred and bigotry.”
Hate crime must not be tolerated and can be reported on our website.
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