October 17, 2023 - 1347 views
Hate Crime Awareness Week is a national week of action to encourage communities affected by hate crime, local authorities, police forces and other key partners to work together to tackle local hate crime issues.
The core value of the week is to stand in solidarity with those affected by hate crime, to remember those we have lost, and support those who need ongoing support.
The theme for Wales this year is #WalesTogether
The campaign ‘Hate Hurts Wales’ aims to raise awareness and understanding of the impact that hate crime has on individual victims. It encourages victims and bystanders to report hate crime to help stop it, and create a safer Wales. It also sends a message to perpetrators that their hate hurts everyone, including themselves, as they could be prosecuted for a crime which would have a detrimental effect on their lives.
There are five characteristics protected by hate crime laws: race, religion, sexual orientation, transgender identity and disability.
The Hate Hurts Wales campaign should empower people to report hate crime, particularly witnesses and bystanders because standing up for others can make a real difference to stop hate in our society.
In an emergency always call 999. In a non-emergency you can call 101 for the police or 0300 30 31 982 for the Wales Hate Support Centre, to access independent support services.
