It’s national hate crime awareness week’s 25th anniversary this year from the 10th- 17th of October, and as usual they are continuing to spread the message of, #SpreadLoveNotHate.
Hate crime is an offence committed against a person due to their race, religion, sexual orientation, transgender or disability. There are many forms of hate crimes and it can take place anywhere.
A charity named Citizen Advice BCP is supporting this campaign by providing information and support to hate crime victims.
This year all events, performances and messages of support will be held online at their summer festival.
During this week, all agencies involved in preventing hate crimes will be using the hashtag #helpnothate2020 on social media posts that are related.
Fursiyah Mustafa took it upon herself to interview the project co-ordinator of Citizen Advice BCP: