East European Resource Centre is proud to be participating in Hate Crime Awareness Week 2026, joining communities and organisations across the UK in standing together against hate and discrimination.
EERC will be taking part in the Together Against Hate event on Monday 12 October 2026, from 11:30am to 4:00pm, as part of Hate Crime Awareness Week.
📍 Venue: Brent Civic Centre, Wembley Park, England
📅 Date: Monday 12 October 2026
🕦 Time: 11:30am–4:00pm
Find out more about the Together Against Hate event and register on Eventbrite
EERC's commitment to tackling hate crime
For EERC, this is more than an awareness campaign. Supporting people affected by hate crime is already an important part of our work with migrant communities.
We know that people can experience abuse, threats, harassment and violence because of who they are, or because someone believes they belong to a particular group.
You are not alone. EERC can help.
Our hate crime support service provides support and guidance to people who have experienced a hate crime. We can listen to your concerns, explain your options and help you understand what support may be available.
What can be a hate crime?
A hate crime can include criminal behaviour motivated by hostility or prejudice because of someone's:
Race or ethnicity
Religion
Disability
Sexual orientation
Transgender identity
Hate crime and hate incidents can take different forms. Examples include:
Verbal abuse, racist or religious slurs
Threats or intimidation
Physical assault
Harassment or repeated abuse
Damage to your home, car or property
Offensive or threatening messages online
You don't have to deal with it alone
Experiencing hate can leave people feeling frightened, isolated or unsure about what to do next. For migrants and people from minority communities, there can also be additional barriers to accessing support.
At EERC, we want people to know that help is available.
If you have experienced something that you believe may be a hate crime, you can speak to us. We can listen to your concerns, explain your options and help you understand what support may be available.
You do not have to be certain that what happened meets the legal definition of a hate crime before speaking to us. If you are concerned about an incident, we encourage you to get in touch.
Together Against Hate
The Together Against Hate event on Monday 12 October provides an opportunity for communities, organisations and partners to come together, raise awareness and strengthen the collective response to hate crime.
EERC is pleased to be part of this important event and to contribute our experience of supporting migrant communities.
We believe that everyone should be able to live, work and participate in their community free from hate, intimidation and discrimination.
Standing together matters.
By raising awareness, supporting people who experience hate and strengthening connections between communities and organisations, we can help create safer and more inclusive communities.
Join us
If you would like to attend the Together Against Hate event, you can find the event details and register through Eventbrite:
Hate Crime Awareness Week 2026 – Together Against Hate | Eventbrite
We look forward to meeting community members, organisations and partners at the event.
If you are attending, please come and speak to the EERC team. We would be pleased to talk about our work, hear about the experiences and priorities of communities, and explore opportunities to work together.
Need support?
If you or someone you know has experienced a hate crime, EERC is here to listen and provide support and guidance.
Email: hatecrime@eerc.org.uk
Our helplines are available Monday to Wednesday, 10 am to 4 pm:
PL/LT/EN: 07521857415
RO/EN: 07730021986
UA/RU/EN: 07718612218
Your voice matters. Your safety matters. We are here to support you.
