Standing together against hate - Hate Crime Awareness Week
Everyone has the right to feel safe and respected in their home and community.
Hate behaviour is never acceptable and at Gateway we don't accept discrimination, harassment or abuse of any kind. If it happens to you, or you see it happening to someone else, please tell us. We will listen and take your concerns seriously.
What is hate behaviour?
Hate behaviour is when someone is threatened, abused or treated badly because of who they are, or who someone thinks they are.
It can include:
- Name-calling or verbal abuse
- Threats
- Harassment or bullying
- Damage to someone's home or belongings
- Offensive graffiti
- Abuse online
- Physical assault.
Who might experience hate behaviour?
Someone might be targeted because of their:
- Race or ethnicity
- Religion or belief
- Disability
- Sexual orientation
- Gender
- Gender identity or expression.
There is no place for hate in our communities.
How can I report hate behaviour to Gateway?
If you experience hate behaviour, or see it happening to someone else, please tell us as soon as you can.
You can:
- Call us: 0208 709 4300
- Email us: customer.services@gatewayhousing.org.uk
- Visit us: 409-413 Mile End Road, London E3 4PB
- Speak to your Resident Services Specialist
In immediate danger, always call 999.
If it is safe, try to make a note of what happened, when it happened and whether anyone else saw it. This information can help us look into what happened.
What we do when you tell us about hate behaviour
When you tell us something is going on in your community, we will:
- Listen to your concerns
- Look into reports connected to your tenancy or neighbourhood
- Work with organisations such as the police or local authority when appropriate.
- Look at ways to help keep you safe
- Keep you updated with our investigations.
National Hate Crime Awareness Week
National Hate Crime Awareness Week takes place once a year as a chance to share:
- What hate behaviour is
- How to report it
- Signpost support to people who need it.
How you can support Hate Crime Awareness Week
On Wednesday 14 October, the Tower Hamlets LGBTQ+ Community Forum and elop are holding their annual Peace Walk.
The event will bring people and organisations together to stand against hate and show support for people and communities affected by hate crime.
This year's event will show solidarity with refugees and people seeking asylum who experience race hate crime.
- Wednesday 14 October 2026, 2pm to 5pm
- Meet at Shaheed Minar Memorial in Altab Ali Park
The walk will set off at 2.15pm and travel along Brick Lane to Brady Arts & Community Centre.
After the walk there will be talks, a theatre performance, a question-and-answer session, creative workshops and refreshments.
It's free to take part. Book your free place for the Peace Walk, here.
The walk will take around 30 minutes and may not be fully wheelchair accessible. Brady Arts & Community Centre is wheelchair accessible, and you can meet the group there at 2.45pm instead.
We're here to help
We know it can be difficult to tell someone about hate behaviour. You don't have to deal with it alone.
If you experience hate behaviour in your home or community, please tell us.
By speaking up, you can help us understand what is happening and work with you to help keep our communities safe and welcoming for everyone.
