National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2025
Hate crime affects all communities, and we all have a role to play in recognising it and responding swiftly. A range of activities will take place during National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2025 (11–18 October) to highlight this message. These events will bring together individuals, community members, and professionals to share experiences, raise awareness, and learn how to report hate crimes and access support from local services.
In line with the #NationalHCAW theme, this year’s focus will be on disability hate crime, highlighting the unique challenges faced by disabled people and the importance of inclusive support. Whether you are a victim, advocate, service provider, or ally, your presence and voice are vital. Let’s stand united against hate, because your voice matters.
Make your pledge
This October, we’re encouraging individuals and organisations across Tower Hamlets to sign the Pledge Against Hate.
By adding your name, you’ll help strengthen our shared commitment to eradicating hate and building a borough where everyone feels safe, respected, and included.
Our vision is One Tower Hamlets, a place where people from all backgrounds come together in a strong spirit of community. It only takes a few minutes, but your support can make a big difference. Together we can make Tower Hamlets No Place for Hate.
Organisational / Personal pledge form
For more information please email hatecrime@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Upcoming activities and events
- From Wednesday 1 October to Friday 31 October 2025 – No Place for Hate Pledge Competition – everyone is encouraged to obtain as many pledge signings as possible. The winner will be presented with a trophy. See the personal pledge against hate and the organisational pledge against hate.
- Monday 13 October 2025, from 10am to 2pm – Grocers’ Wing, Town Hall – hate crime support event ‘No Place for Hate: Community Conversations’ – book your place on Eventbrite
- Tuesday 14 October 2025, from 10am to 1pm, Ideastore Watney Street Market, 260 Commercial Road, London E1, 2FB. Raising awareness and information stall.
- Wednesday 15 October 2025, from 2pm – meet at Altab Ali Park – Annual Peace Walk to bring communities together. We will walk through Brick Lane to Rich Mix (35-47 Bethnal Green Rd, London E1 6LA), where there will be speeches from invited speakers and refreshments at 3pm
- Friday 17 October 2025, from 2 to 4pm – Stepney Green Astroturf Pitch (London E1 3NG) – No Place for Hate Football Match to bring together our diverse communities and raise awareness of hate crime (to book your place contact the Hate Crime Team on Hatecrime@towerhamlets.gov.uk)
