Standing Together Against Hate

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At Mencap, we believe that everyone has the right to live free from fear and discrimination so we've joined the National Hate Crime Awareness Week campaign to promote understanding, support victims, and empower communities to create a safer, more inclusive society. 

Whether it's verbal abuse , bullying, or physical violence, hate crime is unacceptable. No one should be targeted because of who they are. 

Why National Hate Crime Awareness Week matters

People with a learning disability often face bullying, harassment, and hate, just for being themselves. The impact can be devastating, affecting their confidence, independence , and well-being. 

By raising awareness during National Hate Crime Awareness Week, we aim to:

  • Challenge prejudice and educate the public on the impact of hate crime.
  • Empower victims and ensure they know how to report incidents and seek help.
  • Encourage communities to stand up against discrimination and promote inclusion. 
How to get involved in National Hate Crime Awareness Week
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If you or someone you know is a victim, speak out. Reporting is key to stopping hate. 

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Use social media to raise awareness using #NHCAW and share information on how to support victims. 

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Understand what hate crime looks like, how it affects people, and what you can do to help prevent it. 

What others are doing for National Hate Crime Awareness Week

As part of National Hate Crime Awareness Week, the Coventry Youth Activists (CYA), a dynamic group of young people with learning disabilities, are leading the charge to raise awareness and tackle hate crime in their community . Passionate about making Coventry a safer and more inclusive place, the group is working hard to ensure that no one with a learning disability is left to suffer from hate or discrimination. Find out more on the Coventry Youth Activists website.

Meanwhile, Inclusion London is using National Hate Crime Awareness Week to highlight the challenges disabled people face and to drive forward their mission to end hate crime. They are hosting a series of online webinars and training, working closely with policy maters to ensure hate crime against disabled people is taken seriously, and providing free community action packs to local disability groups. Find out more on the Inclusion London website.

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Together, we can make a difference

Let’s use National Hate Crime Awareness Week to make our voices heard, support those affected, and build a world where everyone feels safe and valued.

Join us in the fight against hate. Because no one should face hate for being who they are. 

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