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Members of the Muslim community gathered in prayer this morning (24 September 2015) to commemorate the festival of Eid al-Adha.
The prayer took place in Alexandra Park, Moss Side.
Eid al-Adha is one of the most important festivals in Islam and is celebrated across the world.
Local police community support officers were on hand to ensure the event ran safely.
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website. www.gmp.police.uk
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Cllr Bernard Priest.
Community leaders joined together to launch a national initiative promoting community cohesion and unity.
‘We Stand Together’ encourages people to come together as one and celebrate their differences in order to build a safer and stronger United Kingdom.
The initiative has been launched following recent global events which have caused concern within communities across Greater Manchester.
Chief Constable Sir Peter Fahy said: “Greater Manchester has a long and proud tradition of celebrating differences and sets a positive example to the rest of the world, which we should be immensely proud of.
“Recent attacks in Paris and Denmark have inevitably caused tension and fear within our communities and it is more important than ever that we come together as one and send a strong unified message that any attempt to create disharmony or fear is futile.
“We all have a responsibility to encourage community cohesion and I am calling on people to stand together against hatred and intolerance and show their support for each other during this difficult time”.
Councillor Bernard Priest, Manchester City Council's deputy leader, said: "Mancunians are rightly proud to live in a diverse and thriving city where people respect and tolerate each other, but there is no escaping the fact that incidents in other parts of the world can have an impact on community tensions here.
"Now, it is more important than ever for our communities to show the world that we are continuing to stand together, despite the troubling times we are living through, and demonstrate that hatred and intolerance have no place in our city."
Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd said: “Here in Greater Manchester, as across the land, we have strong, cohesive communities where we celebrate our diversity. But we should never take for granted the fact we live in a safe, tolerant part of the world as there are always those who would seek to drive us apart. By standing together we send out a clear and strong message that we celebrate and cherish our inclusive society, as well as recognising that we have a shared responsibility to work to safeguard it.”
Community leaders will be urging members of the public to use social media to spread the message of standing together using the hashtag #WeStandTogether
To report an incident of hate crime, please contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency. Alternatively, please report online to True Vision (www.report-it.org.uk) or use the True Vision app.
Sir Peter Fahy speaks.
Community leaders joined together to launch a national initiative promoting community cohesion and unity.
‘We Stand Together’ encourages people to come together as one and celebrate their differences in order to build a safer and stronger United Kingdom.
The initiative has been launched following recent global events which have caused concern within communities across Greater Manchester.
Chief Constable Sir Peter Fahy said: “Greater Manchester has a long and proud tradition of celebrating differences and sets a positive example to the rest of the world, which we should be immensely proud of.
“Recent attacks in Paris and Denmark have inevitably caused tension and fear within our communities and it is more important than ever that we come together as one and send a strong unified message that any attempt to create disharmony or fear is futile.
“We all have a responsibility to encourage community cohesion and I am calling on people to stand together against hatred and intolerance and show their support for each other during this difficult time”.
Councillor Bernard Priest, Manchester City Council's deputy leader, said: "Mancunians are rightly proud to live in a diverse and thriving city where people respect and tolerate each other, but there is no escaping the fact that incidents in other parts of the world can have an impact on community tensions here.
"Now, it is more important than ever for our communities to show the world that we are continuing to stand together, despite the troubling times we are living through, and demonstrate that hatred and intolerance have no place in our city."
Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd said: “Here in Greater Manchester, as across the land, we have strong, cohesive communities where we celebrate our diversity. But we should never take for granted the fact we live in a safe, tolerant part of the world as there are always those who would seek to drive us apart. By standing together we send out a clear and strong message that we celebrate and cherish our inclusive society, as well as recognising that we have a shared responsibility to work to safeguard it.”
Community leaders will be urging members of the public to use social media to spread the message of standing together using the hashtag #WeStandTogether
To report an incident of hate crime, please contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency. Alternatively, please report online to True Vision (www.report-it.org.uk) or use the True Vision app.
Greater Manchester Police has marked Holocaust Memorial Day today by bringing faith leaders from across the region together to pay tribute to those who lost their lives.
Chief Constable Ian Hopkins joined Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Jim Battle, Tania Nelson from the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust, Elinor Chohan from Remembering Srebrenica and Rabbi Daniel Walker for a lunch at Force Headquarters, read stories of victims of the Holocaust and discussed how communities in Manchester can fight against the discrimination that resulted in the genocide.
The 27th of January marks the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp to ever exist.
Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said:
“This Memorial Day signifies the date that people were given back their freedom after years of persecution for simply being themselves and, just ahead of Hate Crime Awareness Week, this is something for us all to take note of.
“Here in Greater Manchester we take great pride in our diverse communities and enjoy celebrating our differences and the strength that this gives us as a region.
“This is a day to remember those who lost their lives during the atrocities of the Holocaust and those who continue to fight to survive genocides overseas. It is also an opportunity for us to take heed of history’s mistakes, to tackle discrimination and hate crime in any form and challenge anyone who persecutes another for being who they are.
“As we did last year with our #westandtogether campaign, I want to encourage people to come together, unite and ‘stand together’.”
As well as holding the memorial, GMP attended a Manchester City Council event at HOME Mcr that sees a screening of educational films for schoolchildren.
Greater Manchester Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd said:
“We can never – and should never – forget the Holocaust. It’s so important that communities come together and say in one voice: ‘never again’.
“The moment we stop remembering, or let ourselves believe that such atrocities could never happen again, we leave ourselves vulnerable to dangerous ideologies fuelled by hate and ignorance.
“The theme this year is ‘don’t stand by’, and I hope the people of Greater Manchester will adopt such a mantra, not just to remember the victims of the Holocaust, but to show solidarity with all those people who are persecuted or subjected to hate crimes, simply for being who they are.”
Anyone who is a victim of a hate crime should call police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Alternatively, report online at www.report-it.org or use the True Vision app.
For more information about Policing in Greater Manchester please visit our website. www.gmp.police.uk
To report crime call police on 101 the national non-emergency number.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Afzal Khan MEP listens to the speeches.
Community leaders joined together to launch a national initiative promoting community cohesion and unity.
‘We Stand Together’ encourages people to come together as one and celebrate their differences in order to build a safer and stronger United Kingdom.
The initiative has been launched following recent global events which have caused concern within communities across Greater Manchester.
Chief Constable Sir Peter Fahy said: “Greater Manchester has a long and proud tradition of celebrating differences and sets a positive example to the rest of the world, which we should be immensely proud of.
“Recent attacks in Paris and Denmark have inevitably caused tension and fear within our communities and it is more important than ever that we come together as one and send a strong unified message that any attempt to create disharmony or fear is futile.
“We all have a responsibility to encourage community cohesion and I am calling on people to stand together against hatred and intolerance and show their support for each other during this difficult time”.
Councillor Bernard Priest, Manchester City Council's deputy leader, said: "Mancunians are rightly proud to live in a diverse and thriving city where people respect and tolerate each other, but there is no escaping the fact that incidents in other parts of the world can have an impact on community tensions here.
"Now, it is more important than ever for our communities to show the world that we are continuing to stand together, despite the troubling times we are living through, and demonstrate that hatred and intolerance have no place in our city."
Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd said: “Here in Greater Manchester, as across the land, we have strong, cohesive communities where we celebrate our diversity. But we should never take for granted the fact we live in a safe, tolerant part of the world as there are always those who would seek to drive us apart. By standing together we send out a clear and strong message that we celebrate and cherish our inclusive society, as well as recognising that we have a shared responsibility to work to safeguard it.”
Community leaders will be urging members of the public to use social media to spread the message of standing together using the hashtag #WeStandTogether
To report an incident of hate crime, please contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency. Alternatively, please report online to True Vision (www.report-it.org.uk) or use the True Vision app.
Community leaders joined together to launch a national initiative promoting community cohesion and unity.
‘We Stand Together’ encourages people to come together as one and celebrate their differences in order to build a safer and stronger United Kingdom.
The initiative has been launched following recent global events which have caused concern within communities across Greater Manchester.
Chief Constable Sir Peter Fahy said: “Greater Manchester has a long and proud tradition of celebrating differences and sets a positive example to the rest of the world, which we should be immensely proud of.
“Recent attacks in Paris and Denmark have inevitably caused tension and fear within our communities and it is more important than ever that we come together as one and send a strong unified message that any attempt to create disharmony or fear is futile.
“We all have a responsibility to encourage community cohesion and I am calling on people to stand together against hatred and intolerance and show their support for each other during this difficult time”.
Councillor Bernard Priest, Manchester City Council's deputy leader, said: "Mancunians are rightly proud to live in a diverse and thriving city where people respect and tolerate each other, but there is no escaping the fact that incidents in other parts of the world can have an impact on community tensions here.
"Now, it is more important than ever for our communities to show the world that we are continuing to stand together, despite the troubling times we are living through, and demonstrate that hatred and intolerance have no place in our city."
Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd said: “Here in Greater Manchester, as across the land, we have strong, cohesive communities where we celebrate our diversity. But we should never take for granted the fact we live in a safe, tolerant part of the world as there are always those who would seek to drive us apart. By standing together we send out a clear and strong message that we celebrate and cherish our inclusive society, as well as recognising that we have a shared responsibility to work to safeguard it.”
Community leaders will be urging members of the public to use social media to spread the message of standing together using the hashtag #WeStandTogether
To report an incident of hate crime, please contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency. Alternatively, please report online to True Vision (www.report-it.org.uk) or use the True Vision app.
Community leaders joined together to launch a national initiative promoting community cohesion and unity.
‘We Stand Together’ encourages people to come together as one and celebrate their differences in order to build a safer and stronger United Kingdom.
The initiative has been launched following recent global events which have caused concern within communities across Greater Manchester.
Chief Constable Sir Peter Fahy said: “Greater Manchester has a long and proud tradition of celebrating differences and sets a positive example to the rest of the world, which we should be immensely proud of.
“Recent attacks in Paris and Denmark have inevitably caused tension and fear within our communities and it is more important than ever that we come together as one and send a strong unified message that any attempt to create disharmony or fear is futile.
“We all have a responsibility to encourage community cohesion and I am calling on people to stand together against hatred and intolerance and show their support for each other during this difficult time”.
Councillor Bernard Priest, Manchester City Council's deputy leader, said: "Mancunians are rightly proud to live in a diverse and thriving city where people respect and tolerate each other, but there is no escaping the fact that incidents in other parts of the world can have an impact on community tensions here.
"Now, it is more important than ever for our communities to show the world that we are continuing to stand together, despite the troubling times we are living through, and demonstrate that hatred and intolerance have no place in our city."
Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd said: “Here in Greater Manchester, as across the land, we have strong, cohesive communities where we celebrate our diversity. But we should never take for granted the fact we live in a safe, tolerant part of the world as there are always those who would seek to drive us apart. By standing together we send out a clear and strong message that we celebrate and cherish our inclusive society, as well as recognising that we have a shared responsibility to work to safeguard it.”
Community leaders will be urging members of the public to use social media to spread the message of standing together using the hashtag #WeStandTogether
To report an incident of hate crime, please contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency. Alternatively, please report online to True Vision (www.report-it.org.uk) or use the True Vision app.
Community leaders joined together to launch a national initiative promoting community cohesion and unity.
‘We Stand Together’ encourages people to come together as one and celebrate their differences in order to build a safer and stronger United Kingdom.
The initiative has been launched following recent global events which have caused concern within communities across Greater Manchester.
Chief Constable Sir Peter Fahy said: “Greater Manchester has a long and proud tradition of celebrating differences and sets a positive example to the rest of the world, which we should be immensely proud of.
“Recent attacks in Paris and Denmark have inevitably caused tension and fear within our communities and it is more important than ever that we come together as one and send a strong unified message that any attempt to create disharmony or fear is futile.
“We all have a responsibility to encourage community cohesion and I am calling on people to stand together against hatred and intolerance and show their support for each other during this difficult time”.
Councillor Bernard Priest, Manchester City Council's deputy leader, said: "Mancunians are rightly proud to live in a diverse and thriving city where people respect and tolerate each other, but there is no escaping the fact that incidents in other parts of the world can have an impact on community tensions here.
"Now, it is more important than ever for our communities to show the world that we are continuing to stand together, despite the troubling times we are living through, and demonstrate that hatred and intolerance have no place in our city."
Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd said: “Here in Greater Manchester, as across the land, we have strong, cohesive communities where we celebrate our diversity. But we should never take for granted the fact we live in a safe, tolerant part of the world as there are always those who would seek to drive us apart. By standing together we send out a clear and strong message that we celebrate and cherish our inclusive society, as well as recognising that we have a shared responsibility to work to safeguard it.”
Community leaders will be urging members of the public to use social media to spread the message of standing together using the hashtag #WeStandTogether
To report an incident of hate crime, please contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency. Alternatively, please report online to True Vision (www.report-it.org.uk) or use the True Vision app.
Young people from Cheetwood Community Primary School in Manchester have helped launch Hate Crime Awareness Week with a performance of ‘Life as a refugee in a Manchester school, a play specially written for the event.
Greater Manchester is coming together to take a stand against hate crime as part of a week of action to raise awareness, challenge perceptions and promote tolerance and respect.
Young people from Cheetwood Community Primary School in Manchester helped launch this year’s Hate Crime Awareness Week with a powerful performance of ‘Life as a refugee in a Manchester school, a play specially written for the event.
Events will take place across all of Greater Manchester to raise awareness of hate crime, encourage reporting and bring communities together to challenge it. There will also be a hard-hitting radio campaign to challenge perceptions of what hate crime is and urge people to speak out.
This is the fifth annual Hate Crime Awareness Week, supported by police, local authorities, other partner and voluntary agencies, and communities.
This year, Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd has allocated £10,000 to each local authority area to support hate crime work in the community.
Tony Lloyd: “Hate crime destroys lives and divides communities. It has no place in Greater Manchester – a proud, diverse region that welcomes people who stand for hope, not for hate, no matter who they are, where they’re from, who they love or what they believe.
“This week is a powerful show of what can be achieved when we all stand together against hatred and prejudice, bringing communities together to celebrate our diversity and encourage tolerance and respect.”
Councillor Nigel Murphy, Manchester City Council executive member for neighbourhoods, said: “Hate crime can take many forms and anyone could potentially be a victim. However, as this week shows, no matter what shape it takes hate crime is never acceptable and has no place in our modern multicultural city.
“This week of activity allows us to highlight the problems created by hate crime and, just as importantly, celebrate diversity and understanding - demonstrating that together we can form a stronger and happier society that will not tolerate prejudice of any type.”
GMP Chief Superintendent Wasim Chaudhry, said: “Everyone has the right to feel safe and we all have a responsibility to stand against hatred and discrimination.
“Over the last year, 5,250 hate crimes or incidents were reported to GMP, 227 of those were carried out on public transport of one form or another across Greater Manchester. This year we are launching a transport campaign alongside various local authorities and partnerships to make sure people feel safe on public transport across Greater Manchester.
“GMP works hard to raise the awareness of these types of offences all year round – not just in Hate Crime Awareness Week – and we recognise there is more work to be done.”
Throughout the week British Transport Police, who are responsible for policing the railway, will be at Manchester Piccadilly station, talking with the public about their campaign to fight hate crime on the railway, and how to report an incident if they witness it or experience it.
Officers will patrol the station handing out leaflets, taking the opportunity to explain what BTP is doing to tackle hate crime.
Inspector Granville Sellers, British Transport Police, said: “Hate crime is never acceptable and our goal is to work towards eliminating it from the rail network. We are proud to be part of Manchester’s Hate Crime Awareness Week and to spread the message that our diversity unites us, it is hate that divides us.
“As a community we stand together, pledging to put an end to hate crime. Everyone has the right to travel safely and we won’t tolerate behaviour where someone is targeted because they’re different or made to feel uncomfortable on their journey.”
In Manchester, the week’s events will conclude with a demonstration of solidarity against all hate crime on Market Street in Manchester City Centre on Sunday 12 February.
At midday members of the public, led by the Lord Mayor of Manchester Councillor Carl Austin-Behan, will be invited to join hands in a display of unity against hate crime and a celebration of diversity.
To report hate crime and find out what’s happening in your area to tackle it, visit www.letsendhatecrime.com. You can also report it by calling police on 101.
Get involved in the conversation on social media by following #westandtogether
For more information about Policing in Greater Manchester please visit our website. www.gmp.police.uk
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
To report crime call police on 101 the national non-emergency number.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Community leaders joined together to launch a national initiative promoting community cohesion and unity.
‘We Stand Together’ encourages people to come together as one and celebrate their differences in order to build a safer and stronger United Kingdom.
The initiative has been launched following recent global events which have caused concern within communities across Greater Manchester.
Chief Constable Sir Peter Fahy said: “Greater Manchester has a long and proud tradition of celebrating differences and sets a positive example to the rest of the world, which we should be immensely proud of.
“Recent attacks in Paris and Denmark have inevitably caused tension and fear within our communities and it is more important than ever that we come together as one and send a strong unified message that any attempt to create disharmony or fear is futile.
“We all have a responsibility to encourage community cohesion and I am calling on people to stand together against hatred and intolerance and show their support for each other during this difficult time”.
Councillor Bernard Priest, Manchester City Council's deputy leader, said: "Mancunians are rightly proud to live in a diverse and thriving city where people respect and tolerate each other, but there is no escaping the fact that incidents in other parts of the world can have an impact on community tensions here.
"Now, it is more important than ever for our communities to show the world that we are continuing to stand together, despite the troubling times we are living through, and demonstrate that hatred and intolerance have no place in our city."
Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd said: “Here in Greater Manchester, as across the land, we have strong, cohesive communities where we celebrate our diversity. But we should never take for granted the fact we live in a safe, tolerant part of the world as there are always those who would seek to drive us apart. By standing together we send out a clear and strong message that we celebrate and cherish our inclusive society, as well as recognising that we have a shared responsibility to work to safeguard it.”
Community leaders will be urging members of the public to use social media to spread the message of standing together using the hashtag #WeStandTogether
To report an incident of hate crime, please contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency. Alternatively, please report online to True Vision (www.report-it.org.uk) or use the True Vision app.
Dozens of Greater Manchester’s faith and community leaders stood together against hatred as they signed a new statement pledging their commitment to encouraging strong, diverse communities.
Leaders, including GMP Chief Constable Ian Hopkins, Councillor Carl Austin-Behan, Lord Mayor of Manchester, Rt Revd David Walker, Bishop of Manchester, Mrs Sharon Bannister, President, Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester and Region, Mr Qadir Chohan, Chair, Manchester Council of Mosques and many others came together at Manchester Cathedral to sign the statement, created as a result of a rise in hate crimes following the EU referendum result.
Greater Manchester saw a 23 per cent increase in hate crime in the week after the country chose to leave the European Union at the end of June.
Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said: “I believe in a democratic society people should be safe, both from physical harm, but also from hatred. Sadly we are seeing a significant number of people across Greater Manchester being subjected to hate incidents and hate crimes. This is totally unacceptable. Today is an important step in uniting our communities and am pleased to see so many other influential people standing with us to end hate crime and discrimination.
“This statement very clearly reinforces our commitment to encouraging inclusive communities, whilst recognising the difference people bring to Greater Manchester that help make it such a wonderful place. It is also, however, a very strong message to those who go against this – there is absolutely no place for hatred or discrimination in Greater Manchester. We will do all we can to take action against anyone who commits hate crimes.”
Faith Leaders’ Secretary, Canon Steve Williams, said: “The speed with which Faith Leaders acted shows how serious we consider the situation to be. But it also shows that people in our communities want to make a positive difference – to support people who’ve suffered in this way, and to promote good-news stories of acts of kindness and inclusion that build bridges, not barriers.”
The statement is part of GMP’s We Stand Together’ campaign which encourages people to come together as one and celebrate their differences in order to build safer and stronger communities.
It was signed at an event hosted by the Diocese of Manchester on Tuesday, 12 July, which saw speeches from Chief Constable Ian Hopkins, the Dean, Bishop David Walker, The Lord Mayor and the Police and Crime Commissioner.
Anyone who experiences hate crime is encouraged to report it by calling the police on 101, Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or using the True Vision website (www.report-it.org.uk).
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit www.gmp.police.uk
You should call 101, national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Community leaders joined together to launch a national initiative promoting community cohesion and unity.
‘We Stand Together’ encourages people to come together as one and celebrate their differences in order to build a safer and stronger United Kingdom.
The initiative has been launched following recent global events which have caused concern within communities across Greater Manchester.
Chief Constable Sir Peter Fahy said: “Greater Manchester has a long and proud tradition of celebrating differences and sets a positive example to the rest of the world, which we should be immensely proud of.
“Recent attacks in Paris and Denmark have inevitably caused tension and fear within our communities and it is more important than ever that we come together as one and send a strong unified message that any attempt to create disharmony or fear is futile.
“We all have a responsibility to encourage community cohesion and I am calling on people to stand together against hatred and intolerance and show their support for each other during this difficult time”.
Councillor Bernard Priest, Manchester City Council's deputy leader, said: "Mancunians are rightly proud to live in a diverse and thriving city where people respect and tolerate each other, but there is no escaping the fact that incidents in other parts of the world can have an impact on community tensions here.
"Now, it is more important than ever for our communities to show the world that we are continuing to stand together, despite the troubling times we are living through, and demonstrate that hatred and intolerance have no place in our city."
Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd said: “Here in Greater Manchester, as across the land, we have strong, cohesive communities where we celebrate our diversity. But we should never take for granted the fact we live in a safe, tolerant part of the world as there are always those who would seek to drive us apart. By standing together we send out a clear and strong message that we celebrate and cherish our inclusive society, as well as recognising that we have a shared responsibility to work to safeguard it.”
Community leaders will be urging members of the public to use social media to spread the message of standing together using the hashtag #WeStandTogether
To report an incident of hate crime, please contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency. Alternatively, please report online to True Vision (www.report-it.org.uk) or use the True Vision app.
Today, 30 May 2017, faith and civic leaders from across Greater Manchester came together at Manchester Cathedral to reflect on events in the city and to sign a pledge to fight hate crime and promote unity across the region.
Greater Manchester Police’s Chief Constable Ian Hopkins, Lord Mayor of Manchester Cllr Eddy Newan, Metro Mayor Andy Burnham and Deputy Mayor Sir Richard Leese spoke alongside members of the major faith groups.
Community leaders joined together to launch a national initiative promoting community cohesion and unity.
‘We Stand Together’ encourages people to come together as one and celebrate their differences in order to build a safer and stronger United Kingdom.
The initiative has been launched following recent global events which have caused concern within communities across Greater Manchester.
Chief Constable Sir Peter Fahy said: “Greater Manchester has a long and proud tradition of celebrating differences and sets a positive example to the rest of the world, which we should be immensely proud of.
“Recent attacks in Paris and Denmark have inevitably caused tension and fear within our communities and it is more important than ever that we come together as one and send a strong unified message that any attempt to create disharmony or fear is futile.
“We all have a responsibility to encourage community cohesion and I am calling on people to stand together against hatred and intolerance and show their support for each other during this difficult time”.
Councillor Bernard Priest, Manchester City Council's deputy leader, said: "Mancunians are rightly proud to live in a diverse and thriving city where people respect and tolerate each other, but there is no escaping the fact that incidents in other parts of the world can have an impact on community tensions here.
"Now, it is more important than ever for our communities to show the world that we are continuing to stand together, despite the troubling times we are living through, and demonstrate that hatred and intolerance have no place in our city."
Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd said: “Here in Greater Manchester, as across the land, we have strong, cohesive communities where we celebrate our diversity. But we should never take for granted the fact we live in a safe, tolerant part of the world as there are always those who would seek to drive us apart. By standing together we send out a clear and strong message that we celebrate and cherish our inclusive society, as well as recognising that we have a shared responsibility to work to safeguard it.”
Community leaders will be urging members of the public to use social media to spread the message of standing together using the hashtag #WeStandTogether
To report an incident of hate crime, please contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency. Alternatively, please report online to True Vision (www.report-it.org.uk) or use the True Vision app.
Dozens of Greater Manchester’s faith and community leaders stood together against hatred as they signed a new statement pledging their commitment to encouraging strong, diverse communities.
Leaders, including GMP Chief Constable Ian Hopkins, Councillor Carl Austin-Behan, Lord Mayor of Manchester, Rt Revd David Walker, Bishop of Manchester, Mrs Sharon Bannister, President, Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester and Region, Mr Qadir Chohan, Chair, Manchester Council of Mosques and many others came together at Manchester Cathedral to sign the statement, created as a result of a rise in hate crimes following the EU referendum result.
Greater Manchester saw a 23 per cent increase in hate crime in the week after the country chose to leave the European Union at the end of June.
Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said: “I believe in a democratic society people should be safe, both from physical harm, but also from hatred. Sadly we are seeing a significant number of people across Greater Manchester being subjected to hate incidents and hate crimes. This is totally unacceptable. Today is an important step in uniting our communities and am pleased to see so many other influential people standing with us to end hate crime and discrimination.
“This statement very clearly reinforces our commitment to encouraging inclusive communities, whilst recognising the difference people bring to Greater Manchester that help make it such a wonderful place. It is also, however, a very strong message to those who go against this – there is absolutely no place for hatred or discrimination in Greater Manchester. We will do all we can to take action against anyone who commits hate crimes.”
Faith Leaders’ Secretary, Canon Steve Williams, said: “The speed with which Faith Leaders acted shows how serious we consider the situation to be. But it also shows that people in our communities want to make a positive difference – to support people who’ve suffered in this way, and to promote good-news stories of acts of kindness and inclusion that build bridges, not barriers.”
The statement is part of GMP’s We Stand Together’ campaign which encourages people to come together as one and celebrate their differences in order to build safer and stronger communities.
It was signed at an event hosted by the Diocese of Manchester on Tuesday, 12 July, which saw speeches from Chief Constable Ian Hopkins, the Dean, Bishop David Walker, The Lord Mayor and the Police and Crime Commissioner.
Anyone who experiences hate crime is encouraged to report it by calling the police on 101, Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or using the True Vision website (www.report-it.org.uk).
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit www.gmp.police.uk
You should call 101, national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Community leaders joined together to launch a national initiative promoting community cohesion and unity.
‘We Stand Together’ encourages people to come together as one and celebrate their differences in order to build a safer and stronger United Kingdom.
The initiative has been launched following recent global events which have caused concern within communities across Greater Manchester.
Chief Constable Sir Peter Fahy said: “Greater Manchester has a long and proud tradition of celebrating differences and sets a positive example to the rest of the world, which we should be immensely proud of.
“Recent attacks in Paris and Denmark have inevitably caused tension and fear within our communities and it is more important than ever that we come together as one and send a strong unified message that any attempt to create disharmony or fear is futile.
“We all have a responsibility to encourage community cohesion and I am calling on people to stand together against hatred and intolerance and show their support for each other during this difficult time”.
Councillor Bernard Priest, Manchester City Council's deputy leader, said: "Mancunians are rightly proud to live in a diverse and thriving city where people respect and tolerate each other, but there is no escaping the fact that incidents in other parts of the world can have an impact on community tensions here.
"Now, it is more important than ever for our communities to show the world that we are continuing to stand together, despite the troubling times we are living through, and demonstrate that hatred and intolerance have no place in our city."
Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd said: “Here in Greater Manchester, as across the land, we have strong, cohesive communities where we celebrate our diversity. But we should never take for granted the fact we live in a safe, tolerant part of the world as there are always those who would seek to drive us apart. By standing together we send out a clear and strong message that we celebrate and cherish our inclusive society, as well as recognising that we have a shared responsibility to work to safeguard it.”
Community leaders will be urging members of the public to use social media to spread the message of standing together using the hashtag #WeStandTogether
To report an incident of hate crime, please contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency. Alternatively, please report online to True Vision (www.report-it.org.uk) or use the True Vision app.
Chief Superintendent Chris Sykes and two of Greater Manchester Police's volunteer cadets,
Community leaders joined together to launch a national initiative promoting community cohesion and unity.
‘We Stand Together’ encourages people to come together as one and celebrate their differences in order to build a safer and stronger United Kingdom.
The initiative has been launched following recent global events which have caused concern within communities across Greater Manchester.
Chief Constable Sir Peter Fahy said: “Greater Manchester has a long and proud tradition of celebrating differences and sets a positive example to the rest of the world, which we should be immensely proud of.
“Recent attacks in Paris and Denmark have inevitably caused tension and fear within our communities and it is more important than ever that we come together as one and send a strong unified message that any attempt to create disharmony or fear is futile.
“We all have a responsibility to encourage community cohesion and I am calling on people to stand together against hatred and intolerance and show their support for each other during this difficult time”.
Councillor Bernard Priest, Manchester City Council's deputy leader, said: "Mancunians are rightly proud to live in a diverse and thriving city where people respect and tolerate each other, but there is no escaping the fact that incidents in other parts of the world can have an impact on community tensions here.
"Now, it is more important than ever for our communities to show the world that we are continuing to stand together, despite the troubling times we are living through, and demonstrate that hatred and intolerance have no place in our city."
Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd said: “Here in Greater Manchester, as across the land, we have strong, cohesive communities where we celebrate our diversity. But we should never take for granted the fact we live in a safe, tolerant part of the world as there are always those who would seek to drive us apart. By standing together we send out a clear and strong message that we celebrate and cherish our inclusive society, as well as recognising that we have a shared responsibility to work to safeguard it.”
Community leaders will be urging members of the public to use social media to spread the message of standing together using the hashtag #WeStandTogether
To report an incident of hate crime, please contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency. Alternatively, please report online to True Vision (www.report-it.org.uk) or use the True Vision app.
The Police and Crime Commissioner signs up.
Community leaders joined together to launch a national initiative promoting community cohesion and unity.
‘We Stand Together’ encourages people to come together as one and celebrate their differences in order to build a safer and stronger United Kingdom.
The initiative has been launched following recent global events which have caused concern within communities across Greater Manchester.
Chief Constable Sir Peter Fahy said: “Greater Manchester has a long and proud tradition of celebrating differences and sets a positive example to the rest of the world, which we should be immensely proud of.
“Recent attacks in Paris and Denmark have inevitably caused tension and fear within our communities and it is more important than ever that we come together as one and send a strong unified message that any attempt to create disharmony or fear is futile.
“We all have a responsibility to encourage community cohesion and I am calling on people to stand together against hatred and intolerance and show their support for each other during this difficult time”.
Councillor Bernard Priest, Manchester City Council's deputy leader, said: "Mancunians are rightly proud to live in a diverse and thriving city where people respect and tolerate each other, but there is no escaping the fact that incidents in other parts of the world can have an impact on community tensions here.
"Now, it is more important than ever for our communities to show the world that we are continuing to stand together, despite the troubling times we are living through, and demonstrate that hatred and intolerance have no place in our city."
Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd said: “Here in Greater Manchester, as across the land, we have strong, cohesive communities where we celebrate our diversity. But we should never take for granted the fact we live in a safe, tolerant part of the world as there are always those who would seek to drive us apart. By standing together we send out a clear and strong message that we celebrate and cherish our inclusive society, as well as recognising that we have a shared responsibility to work to safeguard it.”
Community leaders will be urging members of the public to use social media to spread the message of standing together using the hashtag #WeStandTogether
To report an incident of hate crime, please contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency. Alternatively, please report online to True Vision (www.report-it.org.uk) or use the True Vision app.
Young people from Cheetwood Community Primary School in Manchester have helped launch Hate Crime Awareness Week with a performance of ‘Life as a refugee in a Manchester school, a play specially written for the event.
Greater Manchester is coming together to take a stand against hate crime as part of a week of action to raise awareness, challenge perceptions and promote tolerance and respect.
Young people from Cheetwood Community Primary School in Manchester helped launch this year’s Hate Crime Awareness Week with a powerful performance of ‘Life as a refugee in a Manchester school, a play specially written for the event.
Events will take place across all of Greater Manchester to raise awareness of hate crime, encourage reporting and bring communities together to challenge it. There will also be a hard-hitting radio campaign to challenge perceptions of what hate crime is and urge people to speak out.
This is the fifth annual Hate Crime Awareness Week, supported by police, local authorities, other partner and voluntary agencies, and communities.
This year, Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd has allocated £10,000 to each local authority area to support hate crime work in the community.
Tony Lloyd: “Hate crime destroys lives and divides communities. It has no place in Greater Manchester – a proud, diverse region that welcomes people who stand for hope, not for hate, no matter who they are, where they’re from, who they love or what they believe.
“This week is a powerful show of what can be achieved when we all stand together against hatred and prejudice, bringing communities together to celebrate our diversity and encourage tolerance and respect.”
Councillor Nigel Murphy, Manchester City Council executive member for neighbourhoods, said: “Hate crime can take many forms and anyone could potentially be a victim. However, as this week shows, no matter what shape it takes hate crime is never acceptable and has no place in our modern multicultural city.
“This week of activity allows us to highlight the problems created by hate crime and, just as importantly, celebrate diversity and understanding - demonstrating that together we can form a stronger and happier society that will not tolerate prejudice of any type.”
GMP Chief Superintendent Wasim Chaudhry, said: “Everyone has the right to feel safe and we all have a responsibility to stand against hatred and discrimination.
“Over the last year, 5,250 hate crimes or incidents were reported to GMP, 227 of those were carried out on public transport of one form or another across Greater Manchester. This year we are launching a transport campaign alongside various local authorities and partnerships to make sure people feel safe on public transport across Greater Manchester.
“GMP works hard to raise the awareness of these types of offences all year round – not just in Hate Crime Awareness Week – and we recognise there is more work to be done.”
Throughout the week British Transport Police, who are responsible for policing the railway, will be at Manchester Piccadilly station, talking with the public about their campaign to fight hate crime on the railway, and how to report an incident if they witness it or experience it.
Officers will patrol the station handing out leaflets, taking the opportunity to explain what BTP is doing to tackle hate crime.
Inspector Granville Sellers, British Transport Police, said: “Hate crime is never acceptable and our goal is to work towards eliminating it from the rail network. We are proud to be part of Manchester’s Hate Crime Awareness Week and to spread the message that our diversity unites us, it is hate that divides us.
“As a community we stand together, pledging to put an end to hate crime. Everyone has the right to travel safely and we won’t tolerate behaviour where someone is targeted because they’re different or made to feel uncomfortable on their journey.”
In Manchester, the week’s events will conclude with a demonstration of solidarity against all hate crime on Market Street in Manchester City Centre on Sunday 12 February.
At midday members of the public, led by the Lord Mayor of Manchester Councillor Carl Austin-Behan, will be invited to join hands in a display of unity against hate crime and a celebration of diversity.
To report hate crime and find out what’s happening in your area to tackle it, visit www.letsendhatecrime.com. You can also report it by calling police on 101.
Get involved in the conversation on social media by following #westandtogether
For more information about Policing in Greater Manchester please visit our website. www.gmp.police.uk
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
To report crime call police on 101 the national non-emergency number.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Community leaders joined together to launch a national initiative promoting community cohesion and unity.
‘We Stand Together’ encourages people to come together as one and celebrate their differences in order to build a safer and stronger United Kingdom.
The initiative has been launched following recent global events which have caused concern within communities across Greater Manchester.
Chief Constable Sir Peter Fahy said: “Greater Manchester has a long and proud tradition of celebrating differences and sets a positive example to the rest of the world, which we should be immensely proud of.
“Recent attacks in Paris and Denmark have inevitably caused tension and fear within our communities and it is more important than ever that we come together as one and send a strong unified message that any attempt to create disharmony or fear is futile.
“We all have a responsibility to encourage community cohesion and I am calling on people to stand together against hatred and intolerance and show their support for each other during this difficult time”.
Councillor Bernard Priest, Manchester City Council's deputy leader, said: "Mancunians are rightly proud to live in a diverse and thriving city where people respect and tolerate each other, but there is no escaping the fact that incidents in other parts of the world can have an impact on community tensions here.
"Now, it is more important than ever for our communities to show the world that we are continuing to stand together, despite the troubling times we are living through, and demonstrate that hatred and intolerance have no place in our city."
Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd said: “Here in Greater Manchester, as across the land, we have strong, cohesive communities where we celebrate our diversity. But we should never take for granted the fact we live in a safe, tolerant part of the world as there are always those who would seek to drive us apart. By standing together we send out a clear and strong message that we celebrate and cherish our inclusive society, as well as recognising that we have a shared responsibility to work to safeguard it.”
Community leaders will be urging members of the public to use social media to spread the message of standing together using the hashtag #WeStandTogether
To report an incident of hate crime, please contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency. Alternatively, please report online to True Vision (www.report-it.org.uk) or use the True Vision app.
Young people from Cheetwood Community Primary School in Manchester have helped launch Hate Crime Awareness Week with a performance of ‘Life as a refugee in a Manchester school, a play specially written for the event.
Greater Manchester is coming together to take a stand against hate crime as part of a week of action to raise awareness, challenge perceptions and promote tolerance and respect.
Young people from Cheetwood Community Primary School in Manchester helped launch this year’s Hate Crime Awareness Week with a powerful performance of ‘Life as a refugee in a Manchester school, a play specially written for the event.
Events will take place across all of Greater Manchester to raise awareness of hate crime, encourage reporting and bring communities together to challenge it. There will also be a hard-hitting radio campaign to challenge perceptions of what hate crime is and urge people to speak out.
This is the fifth annual Hate Crime Awareness Week, supported by police, local authorities, other partner and voluntary agencies, and communities.
This year, Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd has allocated £10,000 to each local authority area to support hate crime work in the community.
Tony Lloyd: “Hate crime destroys lives and divides communities. It has no place in Greater Manchester – a proud, diverse region that welcomes people who stand for hope, not for hate, no matter who they are, where they’re from, who they love or what they believe.
“This week is a powerful show of what can be achieved when we all stand together against hatred and prejudice, bringing communities together to celebrate our diversity and encourage tolerance and respect.”
Councillor Nigel Murphy, Manchester City Council executive member for neighbourhoods, said: “Hate crime can take many forms and anyone could potentially be a victim. However, as this week shows, no matter what shape it takes hate crime is never acceptable and has no place in our modern multicultural city.
“This week of activity allows us to highlight the problems created by hate crime and, just as importantly, celebrate diversity and understanding - demonstrating that together we can form a stronger and happier society that will not tolerate prejudice of any type.”
GMP Chief Superintendent Wasim Chaudhry, said: “Everyone has the right to feel safe and we all have a responsibility to stand against hatred and discrimination.
“Over the last year, 5,250 hate crimes or incidents were reported to GMP, 227 of those were carried out on public transport of one form or another across Greater Manchester. This year we are launching a transport campaign alongside various local authorities and partnerships to make sure people feel safe on public transport across Greater Manchester.
“GMP works hard to raise the awareness of these types of offences all year round – not just in Hate Crime Awareness Week – and we recognise there is more work to be done.”
Throughout the week British Transport Police, who are responsible for policing the railway, will be at Manchester Piccadilly station, talking with the public about their campaign to fight hate crime on the railway, and how to report an incident if they witness it or experience it.
Officers will patrol the station handing out leaflets, taking the opportunity to explain what BTP is doing to tackle hate crime.
Inspector Granville Sellers, British Transport Police, said: “Hate crime is never acceptable and our goal is to work towards eliminating it from the rail network. We are proud to be part of Manchester’s Hate Crime Awareness Week and to spread the message that our diversity unites us, it is hate that divides us.
“As a community we stand together, pledging to put an end to hate crime. Everyone has the right to travel safely and we won’t tolerate behaviour where someone is targeted because they’re different or made to feel uncomfortable on their journey.”
In Manchester, the week’s events will conclude with a demonstration of solidarity against all hate crime on Market Street in Manchester City Centre on Sunday 12 February.
At midday members of the public, led by the Lord Mayor of Manchester Councillor Carl Austin-Behan, will be invited to join hands in a display of unity against hate crime and a celebration of diversity.
To report hate crime and find out what’s happening in your area to tackle it, visit www.letsendhatecrime.com. You can also report it by calling police on 101.
Get involved in the conversation on social media by following #westandtogether
For more information about Policing in Greater Manchester please visit our website. www.gmp.police.uk
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
To report crime call police on 101 the national non-emergency number.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Today, 30 May 2017, faith and civic leaders from across Greater Manchester came together at Manchester Cathedral to reflect on events in the city and to sign a pledge to fight hate crime and promote unity across the region.
Greater Manchester Police’s Chief Constable Ian Hopkins, Lord Mayor of Manchester Cllr Eddy Newan, Metro Mayor Andy Burnham and Deputy Mayor Sir Richard Leese spoke alongside members of the major faith groups.
Young people from Cheetwood Community Primary School in Manchester have helped launch Hate Crime Awareness Week with a performance of ‘Life as a refugee in a Manchester school, a play specially written for the event.
Greater Manchester is coming together to take a stand against hate crime as part of a week of action to raise awareness, challenge perceptions and promote tolerance and respect.
Young people from Cheetwood Community Primary School in Manchester helped launch this year’s Hate Crime Awareness Week with a powerful performance of ‘Life as a refugee in a Manchester school, a play specially written for the event.
Events will take place across all of Greater Manchester to raise awareness of hate crime, encourage reporting and bring communities together to challenge it. There will also be a hard-hitting radio campaign to challenge perceptions of what hate crime is and urge people to speak out.
This is the fifth annual Hate Crime Awareness Week, supported by police, local authorities, other partner and voluntary agencies, and communities.
This year, Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd has allocated £10,000 to each local authority area to support hate crime work in the community.
Tony Lloyd: “Hate crime destroys lives and divides communities. It has no place in Greater Manchester – a proud, diverse region that welcomes people who stand for hope, not for hate, no matter who they are, where they’re from, who they love or what they believe.
“This week is a powerful show of what can be achieved when we all stand together against hatred and prejudice, bringing communities together to celebrate our diversity and encourage tolerance and respect.”
Councillor Nigel Murphy, Manchester City Council executive member for neighbourhoods, said: “Hate crime can take many forms and anyone could potentially be a victim. However, as this week shows, no matter what shape it takes hate crime is never acceptable and has no place in our modern multicultural city.
“This week of activity allows us to highlight the problems created by hate crime and, just as importantly, celebrate diversity and understanding - demonstrating that together we can form a stronger and happier society that will not tolerate prejudice of any type.”
GMP Chief Superintendent Wasim Chaudhry, said: “Everyone has the right to feel safe and we all have a responsibility to stand against hatred and discrimination.
“Over the last year, 5,250 hate crimes or incidents were reported to GMP, 227 of those were carried out on public transport of one form or another across Greater Manchester. This year we are launching a transport campaign alongside various local authorities and partnerships to make sure people feel safe on public transport across Greater Manchester.
“GMP works hard to raise the awareness of these types of offences all year round – not just in Hate Crime Awareness Week – and we recognise there is more work to be done.”
Throughout the week British Transport Police, who are responsible for policing the railway, will be at Manchester Piccadilly station, talking with the public about their campaign to fight hate crime on the railway, and how to report an incident if they witness it or experience it.
Officers will patrol the station handing out leaflets, taking the opportunity to explain what BTP is doing to tackle hate crime.
Inspector Granville Sellers, British Transport Police, said: “Hate crime is never acceptable and our goal is to work towards eliminating it from the rail network. We are proud to be part of Manchester’s Hate Crime Awareness Week and to spread the message that our diversity unites us, it is hate that divides us.
“As a community we stand together, pledging to put an end to hate crime. Everyone has the right to travel safely and we won’t tolerate behaviour where someone is targeted because they’re different or made to feel uncomfortable on their journey.”
In Manchester, the week’s events will conclude with a demonstration of solidarity against all hate crime on Market Street in Manchester City Centre on Sunday 12 February.
At midday members of the public, led by the Lord Mayor of Manchester Councillor Carl Austin-Behan, will be invited to join hands in a display of unity against hate crime and a celebration of diversity.
To report hate crime and find out what’s happening in your area to tackle it, visit www.letsendhatecrime.com. You can also report it by calling police on 101.
Get involved in the conversation on social media by following #westandtogether
For more information about Policing in Greater Manchester please visit our website. www.gmp.police.uk
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
To report crime call police on 101 the national non-emergency number.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Seen departing Piccadilly and heading for Hyde Road depot after terminating off a service from South Manchester
Tony Lloyd, Police and Crime Commissioner speaks.
Community leaders joined together to launch a national initiative promoting community cohesion and unity.
‘We Stand Together’ encourages people to come together as one and celebrate their differences in order to build a safer and stronger United Kingdom.
The initiative has been launched following recent global events which have caused concern within communities across Greater Manchester.
Chief Constable Sir Peter Fahy said: “Greater Manchester has a long and proud tradition of celebrating differences and sets a positive example to the rest of the world, which we should be immensely proud of.
“Recent attacks in Paris and Denmark have inevitably caused tension and fear within our communities and it is more important than ever that we come together as one and send a strong unified message that any attempt to create disharmony or fear is futile.
“We all have a responsibility to encourage community cohesion and I am calling on people to stand together against hatred and intolerance and show their support for each other during this difficult time”.
Councillor Bernard Priest, Manchester City Council's deputy leader, said: "Mancunians are rightly proud to live in a diverse and thriving city where people respect and tolerate each other, but there is no escaping the fact that incidents in other parts of the world can have an impact on community tensions here.
"Now, it is more important than ever for our communities to show the world that we are continuing to stand together, despite the troubling times we are living through, and demonstrate that hatred and intolerance have no place in our city."
Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd said: “Here in Greater Manchester, as across the land, we have strong, cohesive communities where we celebrate our diversity. But we should never take for granted the fact we live in a safe, tolerant part of the world as there are always those who would seek to drive us apart. By standing together we send out a clear and strong message that we celebrate and cherish our inclusive society, as well as recognising that we have a shared responsibility to work to safeguard it.”
Community leaders will be urging members of the public to use social media to spread the message of standing together using the hashtag #WeStandTogether
To report an incident of hate crime, please contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency. Alternatively, please report online to True Vision (www.report-it.org.uk) or use the True Vision app.
Officers of Greater Manchester Police’s Bury Borough joined members of local faith groups to show solidarity with worshippers at the Masjid Bilal in Prestwich.
Superintendent Rick Jackson gave a short speech before the Friday prayer and then joined members of the local Jewish and Christian communities who had assembled outside to greet the worshippers and hand out roses and cards.
Members of the Masjid also presented a cheque for the charity supporting the victims of the recent attack in Manchester.
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit www.gmp.police.uk
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Sir Howard Bernstein at the lectern.
Community leaders joined together to launch a national initiative promoting community cohesion and unity.
‘We Stand Together’ encourages people to come together as one and celebrate their differences in order to build a safer and stronger United Kingdom.
The initiative has been launched following recent global events which have caused concern within communities across Greater Manchester.
Chief Constable Sir Peter Fahy said: “Greater Manchester has a long and proud tradition of celebrating differences and sets a positive example to the rest of the world, which we should be immensely proud of.
“Recent attacks in Paris and Denmark have inevitably caused tension and fear within our communities and it is more important than ever that we come together as one and send a strong unified message that any attempt to create disharmony or fear is futile.
“We all have a responsibility to encourage community cohesion and I am calling on people to stand together against hatred and intolerance and show their support for each other during this difficult time”.
Councillor Bernard Priest, Manchester City Council's deputy leader, said: "Mancunians are rightly proud to live in a diverse and thriving city where people respect and tolerate each other, but there is no escaping the fact that incidents in other parts of the world can have an impact on community tensions here.
"Now, it is more important than ever for our communities to show the world that we are continuing to stand together, despite the troubling times we are living through, and demonstrate that hatred and intolerance have no place in our city."
Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd said: “Here in Greater Manchester, as across the land, we have strong, cohesive communities where we celebrate our diversity. But we should never take for granted the fact we live in a safe, tolerant part of the world as there are always those who would seek to drive us apart. By standing together we send out a clear and strong message that we celebrate and cherish our inclusive society, as well as recognising that we have a shared responsibility to work to safeguard it.”
Community leaders will be urging members of the public to use social media to spread the message of standing together using the hashtag #WeStandTogether
To report an incident of hate crime, please contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency. Alternatively, please report online to True Vision (www.report-it.org.uk) or use the True Vision app.
Young people from Cheetwood Community Primary School in Manchester have helped launch Hate Crime Awareness Week with a performance of ‘Life as a refugee in a Manchester school, a play specially written for the event.
Greater Manchester is coming together to take a stand against hate crime as part of a week of action to raise awareness, challenge perceptions and promote tolerance and respect.
Young people from Cheetwood Community Primary School in Manchester helped launch this year’s Hate Crime Awareness Week with a powerful performance of ‘Life as a refugee in a Manchester school, a play specially written for the event.
Events will take place across all of Greater Manchester to raise awareness of hate crime, encourage reporting and bring communities together to challenge it. There will also be a hard-hitting radio campaign to challenge perceptions of what hate crime is and urge people to speak out.
This is the fifth annual Hate Crime Awareness Week, supported by police, local authorities, other partner and voluntary agencies, and communities.
This year, Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd has allocated £10,000 to each local authority area to support hate crime work in the community.
Tony Lloyd: “Hate crime destroys lives and divides communities. It has no place in Greater Manchester – a proud, diverse region that welcomes people who stand for hope, not for hate, no matter who they are, where they’re from, who they love or what they believe.
“This week is a powerful show of what can be achieved when we all stand together against hatred and prejudice, bringing communities together to celebrate our diversity and encourage tolerance and respect.”
Councillor Nigel Murphy, Manchester City Council executive member for neighbourhoods, said: “Hate crime can take many forms and anyone could potentially be a victim. However, as this week shows, no matter what shape it takes hate crime is never acceptable and has no place in our modern multicultural city.
“This week of activity allows us to highlight the problems created by hate crime and, just as importantly, celebrate diversity and understanding - demonstrating that together we can form a stronger and happier society that will not tolerate prejudice of any type.”
GMP Chief Superintendent Wasim Chaudhry, said: “Everyone has the right to feel safe and we all have a responsibility to stand against hatred and discrimination.
“Over the last year, 5,250 hate crimes or incidents were reported to GMP, 227 of those were carried out on public transport of one form or another across Greater Manchester. This year we are launching a transport campaign alongside various local authorities and partnerships to make sure people feel safe on public transport across Greater Manchester.
“GMP works hard to raise the awareness of these types of offences all year round – not just in Hate Crime Awareness Week – and we recognise there is more work to be done.”
Throughout the week British Transport Police, who are responsible for policing the railway, will be at Manchester Piccadilly station, talking with the public about their campaign to fight hate crime on the railway, and how to report an incident if they witness it or experience it.
Officers will patrol the station handing out leaflets, taking the opportunity to explain what BTP is doing to tackle hate crime.
Inspector Granville Sellers, British Transport Police, said: “Hate crime is never acceptable and our goal is to work towards eliminating it from the rail network. We are proud to be part of Manchester’s Hate Crime Awareness Week and to spread the message that our diversity unites us, it is hate that divides us.
“As a community we stand together, pledging to put an end to hate crime. Everyone has the right to travel safely and we won’t tolerate behaviour where someone is targeted because they’re different or made to feel uncomfortable on their journey.”
In Manchester, the week’s events will conclude with a demonstration of solidarity against all hate crime on Market Street in Manchester City Centre on Sunday 12 February.
At midday members of the public, led by the Lord Mayor of Manchester Councillor Carl Austin-Behan, will be invited to join hands in a display of unity against hate crime and a celebration of diversity.
To report hate crime and find out what’s happening in your area to tackle it, visit www.letsendhatecrime.com. You can also report it by calling police on 101.
Get involved in the conversation on social media by following #westandtogether
For more information about Policing in Greater Manchester please visit our website. www.gmp.police.uk
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
To report crime call police on 101 the national non-emergency number.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Young people from Cheetwood Community Primary School in Manchester have helped launch Hate Crime Awareness Week with a performance of ‘Life as a refugee in a Manchester school, a play specially written for the event.
Greater Manchester is coming together to take a stand against hate crime as part of a week of action to raise awareness, challenge perceptions and promote tolerance and respect.
Young people from Cheetwood Community Primary School in Manchester helped launch this year’s Hate Crime Awareness Week with a powerful performance of ‘Life as a refugee in a Manchester school, a play specially written for the event.
Events will take place across all of Greater Manchester to raise awareness of hate crime, encourage reporting and bring communities together to challenge it. There will also be a hard-hitting radio campaign to challenge perceptions of what hate crime is and urge people to speak out.
This is the fifth annual Hate Crime Awareness Week, supported by police, local authorities, other partner and voluntary agencies, and communities.
This year, Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd has allocated £10,000 to each local authority area to support hate crime work in the community.
Tony Lloyd: “Hate crime destroys lives and divides communities. It has no place in Greater Manchester – a proud, diverse region that welcomes people who stand for hope, not for hate, no matter who they are, where they’re from, who they love or what they believe.
“This week is a powerful show of what can be achieved when we all stand together against hatred and prejudice, bringing communities together to celebrate our diversity and encourage tolerance and respect.”
Councillor Nigel Murphy, Manchester City Council executive member for neighbourhoods, said: “Hate crime can take many forms and anyone could potentially be a victim. However, as this week shows, no matter what shape it takes hate crime is never acceptable and has no place in our modern multicultural city.
“This week of activity allows us to highlight the problems created by hate crime and, just as importantly, celebrate diversity and understanding - demonstrating that together we can form a stronger and happier society that will not tolerate prejudice of any type.”
GMP Chief Superintendent Wasim Chaudhry, said: “Everyone has the right to feel safe and we all have a responsibility to stand against hatred and discrimination.
“Over the last year, 5,250 hate crimes or incidents were reported to GMP, 227 of those were carried out on public transport of one form or another across Greater Manchester. This year we are launching a transport campaign alongside various local authorities and partnerships to make sure people feel safe on public transport across Greater Manchester.
“GMP works hard to raise the awareness of these types of offences all year round – not just in Hate Crime Awareness Week – and we recognise there is more work to be done.”
Throughout the week British Transport Police, who are responsible for policing the railway, will be at Manchester Piccadilly station, talking with the public about their campaign to fight hate crime on the railway, and how to report an incident if they witness it or experience it.
Officers will patrol the station handing out leaflets, taking the opportunity to explain what BTP is doing to tackle hate crime.
Inspector Granville Sellers, British Transport Police, said: “Hate crime is never acceptable and our goal is to work towards eliminating it from the rail network. We are proud to be part of Manchester’s Hate Crime Awareness Week and to spread the message that our diversity unites us, it is hate that divides us.
“As a community we stand together, pledging to put an end to hate crime. Everyone has the right to travel safely and we won’t tolerate behaviour where someone is targeted because they’re different or made to feel uncomfortable on their journey.”
In Manchester, the week’s events will conclude with a demonstration of solidarity against all hate crime on Market Street in Manchester City Centre on Sunday 12 February.
At midday members of the public, led by the Lord Mayor of Manchester Councillor Carl Austin-Behan, will be invited to join hands in a display of unity against hate crime and a celebration of diversity.
To report hate crime and find out what’s happening in your area to tackle it, visit www.letsendhatecrime.com. You can also report it by calling police on 101.
Get involved in the conversation on social media by following #westandtogether
For more information about Policing in Greater Manchester please visit our website. www.gmp.police.uk
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
To report crime call police on 101 the national non-emergency number.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Today, 30 May 2017, faith and civic leaders from across Greater Manchester came together at Manchester Cathedral to reflect on events in the city and to sign a pledge to fight hate crime and promote unity across the region.
Greater Manchester Police’s Chief Constable Ian Hopkins, Lord Mayor of Manchester Cllr Eddy Newan, Metro Mayor Andy Burnham and Deputy Mayor Sir Richard Leese spoke alongside members of the major faith groups.
Young people from Cheetwood Community Primary School in Manchester have helped launch Hate Crime Awareness Week with a performance of ‘Life as a refugee in a Manchester school, a play specially written for the event.
Greater Manchester is coming together to take a stand against hate crime as part of a week of action to raise awareness, challenge perceptions and promote tolerance and respect.
Young people from Cheetwood Community Primary School in Manchester helped launch this year’s Hate Crime Awareness Week with a powerful performance of ‘Life as a refugee in a Manchester school, a play specially written for the event.
Events will take place across all of Greater Manchester to raise awareness of hate crime, encourage reporting and bring communities together to challenge it. There will also be a hard-hitting radio campaign to challenge perceptions of what hate crime is and urge people to speak out.
This is the fifth annual Hate Crime Awareness Week, supported by police, local authorities, other partner and voluntary agencies, and communities.
This year, Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd has allocated £10,000 to each local authority area to support hate crime work in the community.
Tony Lloyd: “Hate crime destroys lives and divides communities. It has no place in Greater Manchester – a proud, diverse region that welcomes people who stand for hope, not for hate, no matter who they are, where they’re from, who they love or what they believe.
“This week is a powerful show of what can be achieved when we all stand together against hatred and prejudice, bringing communities together to celebrate our diversity and encourage tolerance and respect.”
Councillor Nigel Murphy, Manchester City Council executive member for neighbourhoods, said: “Hate crime can take many forms and anyone could potentially be a victim. However, as this week shows, no matter what shape it takes hate crime is never acceptable and has no place in our modern multicultural city.
“This week of activity allows us to highlight the problems created by hate crime and, just as importantly, celebrate diversity and understanding - demonstrating that together we can form a stronger and happier society that will not tolerate prejudice of any type.”
GMP Chief Superintendent Wasim Chaudhry, said: “Everyone has the right to feel safe and we all have a responsibility to stand against hatred and discrimination.
“Over the last year, 5,250 hate crimes or incidents were reported to GMP, 227 of those were carried out on public transport of one form or another across Greater Manchester. This year we are launching a transport campaign alongside various local authorities and partnerships to make sure people feel safe on public transport across Greater Manchester.
“GMP works hard to raise the awareness of these types of offences all year round – not just in Hate Crime Awareness Week – and we recognise there is more work to be done.”
Throughout the week British Transport Police, who are responsible for policing the railway, will be at Manchester Piccadilly station, talking with the public about their campaign to fight hate crime on the railway, and how to report an incident if they witness it or experience it.
Officers will patrol the station handing out leaflets, taking the opportunity to explain what BTP is doing to tackle hate crime.
Inspector Granville Sellers, British Transport Police, said: “Hate crime is never acceptable and our goal is to work towards eliminating it from the rail network. We are proud to be part of Manchester’s Hate Crime Awareness Week and to spread the message that our diversity unites us, it is hate that divides us.
“As a community we stand together, pledging to put an end to hate crime. Everyone has the right to travel safely and we won’t tolerate behaviour where someone is targeted because they’re different or made to feel uncomfortable on their journey.”
In Manchester, the week’s events will conclude with a demonstration of solidarity against all hate crime on Market Street in Manchester City Centre on Sunday 12 February.
At midday members of the public, led by the Lord Mayor of Manchester Councillor Carl Austin-Behan, will be invited to join hands in a display of unity against hate crime and a celebration of diversity.
To report hate crime and find out what’s happening in your area to tackle it, visit www.letsendhatecrime.com. You can also report it by calling police on 101.
Get involved in the conversation on social media by following #westandtogether
For more information about Policing in Greater Manchester please visit our website. www.gmp.police.uk
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
To report crime call police on 101 the national non-emergency number.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Today, 30 May 2017, faith and civic leaders from across Greater Manchester came together at Manchester Cathedral to reflect on events in the city and to sign a pledge to fight hate crime and promote unity across the region.
Greater Manchester Police’s Chief Constable Ian Hopkins, Lord Mayor of Manchester Cllr Eddy Newan, Metro Mayor Andy Burnham and Deputy Mayor Sir Richard Leese spoke alongside members of the major faith groups.
Today, 30 May 2017, faith and civic leaders from across Greater Manchester came together at Manchester Cathedral to reflect on events in the city and to sign a pledge to fight hate crime and promote unity across the region.
Greater Manchester Police’s Chief Constable Ian Hopkins, Lord Mayor of Manchester Cllr Eddy Newan, Metro Mayor Andy Burnham and Deputy Mayor Sir Richard Leese spoke alongside members of the major faith groups.
Young people from Cheetwood Community Primary School in Manchester have helped launch Hate Crime Awareness Week with a performance of ‘Life as a refugee in a Manchester school, a play specially written for the event.
Greater Manchester is coming together to take a stand against hate crime as part of a week of action to raise awareness, challenge perceptions and promote tolerance and respect.
Young people from Cheetwood Community Primary School in Manchester helped launch this year’s Hate Crime Awareness Week with a powerful performance of ‘Life as a refugee in a Manchester school, a play specially written for the event.
Events will take place across all of Greater Manchester to raise awareness of hate crime, encourage reporting and bring communities together to challenge it. There will also be a hard-hitting radio campaign to challenge perceptions of what hate crime is and urge people to speak out.
This is the fifth annual Hate Crime Awareness Week, supported by police, local authorities, other partner and voluntary agencies, and communities.
This year, Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd has allocated £10,000 to each local authority area to support hate crime work in the community.
Tony Lloyd: “Hate crime destroys lives and divides communities. It has no place in Greater Manchester – a proud, diverse region that welcomes people who stand for hope, not for hate, no matter who they are, where they’re from, who they love or what they believe.
“This week is a powerful show of what can be achieved when we all stand together against hatred and prejudice, bringing communities together to celebrate our diversity and encourage tolerance and respect.”
Councillor Nigel Murphy, Manchester City Council executive member for neighbourhoods, said: “Hate crime can take many forms and anyone could potentially be a victim. However, as this week shows, no matter what shape it takes hate crime is never acceptable and has no place in our modern multicultural city.
“This week of activity allows us to highlight the problems created by hate crime and, just as importantly, celebrate diversity and understanding - demonstrating that together we can form a stronger and happier society that will not tolerate prejudice of any type.”
GMP Chief Superintendent Wasim Chaudhry, said: “Everyone has the right to feel safe and we all have a responsibility to stand against hatred and discrimination.
“Over the last year, 5,250 hate crimes or incidents were reported to GMP, 227 of those were carried out on public transport of one form or another across Greater Manchester. This year we are launching a transport campaign alongside various local authorities and partnerships to make sure people feel safe on public transport across Greater Manchester.
“GMP works hard to raise the awareness of these types of offences all year round – not just in Hate Crime Awareness Week – and we recognise there is more work to be done.”
Throughout the week British Transport Police, who are responsible for policing the railway, will be at Manchester Piccadilly station, talking with the public about their campaign to fight hate crime on the railway, and how to report an incident if they witness it or experience it.
Officers will patrol the station handing out leaflets, taking the opportunity to explain what BTP is doing to tackle hate crime.
Inspector Granville Sellers, British Transport Police, said: “Hate crime is never acceptable and our goal is to work towards eliminating it from the rail network. We are proud to be part of Manchester’s Hate Crime Awareness Week and to spread the message that our diversity unites us, it is hate that divides us.
“As a community we stand together, pledging to put an end to hate crime. Everyone has the right to travel safely and we won’t tolerate behaviour where someone is targeted because they’re different or made to feel uncomfortable on their journey.”
In Manchester, the week’s events will conclude with a demonstration of solidarity against all hate crime on Market Street in Manchester City Centre on Sunday 12 February.
At midday members of the public, led by the Lord Mayor of Manchester Councillor Carl Austin-Behan, will be invited to join hands in a display of unity against hate crime and a celebration of diversity.
To report hate crime and find out what’s happening in your area to tackle it, visit www.letsendhatecrime.com. You can also report it by calling police on 101.
Get involved in the conversation on social media by following #westandtogether
For more information about Policing in Greater Manchester please visit our website. www.gmp.police.uk
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
To report crime call police on 101 the national non-emergency number.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Today, 30 May 2017, faith and civic leaders from across Greater Manchester came together at Manchester Cathedral to reflect on events in the city and to sign a pledge to fight hate crime and promote unity across the region.
Greater Manchester Police’s Chief Constable Ian Hopkins, Lord Mayor of Manchester Cllr Eddy Newan, Metro Mayor Andy Burnham and Deputy Mayor Sir Richard Leese spoke alongside members of the major faith groups.
Young people from Cheetwood Community Primary School in Manchester have helped launch Hate Crime Awareness Week with a performance of ‘Life as a refugee in a Manchester school, a play specially written for the event.
Greater Manchester is coming together to take a stand against hate crime as part of a week of action to raise awareness, challenge perceptions and promote tolerance and respect.
Young people from Cheetwood Community Primary School in Manchester helped launch this year’s Hate Crime Awareness Week with a powerful performance of ‘Life as a refugee in a Manchester school, a play specially written for the event.
Events will take place across all of Greater Manchester to raise awareness of hate crime, encourage reporting and bring communities together to challenge it. There will also be a hard-hitting radio campaign to challenge perceptions of what hate crime is and urge people to speak out.
This is the fifth annual Hate Crime Awareness Week, supported by police, local authorities, other partner and voluntary agencies, and communities.
This year, Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd has allocated £10,000 to each local authority area to support hate crime work in the community.
Tony Lloyd: “Hate crime destroys lives and divides communities. It has no place in Greater Manchester – a proud, diverse region that welcomes people who stand for hope, not for hate, no matter who they are, where they’re from, who they love or what they believe.
“This week is a powerful show of what can be achieved when we all stand together against hatred and prejudice, bringing communities together to celebrate our diversity and encourage tolerance and respect.”
Councillor Nigel Murphy, Manchester City Council executive member for neighbourhoods, said: “Hate crime can take many forms and anyone could potentially be a victim. However, as this week shows, no matter what shape it takes hate crime is never acceptable and has no place in our modern multicultural city.
“This week of activity allows us to highlight the problems created by hate crime and, just as importantly, celebrate diversity and understanding - demonstrating that together we can form a stronger and happier society that will not tolerate prejudice of any type.”
GMP Chief Superintendent Wasim Chaudhry, said: “Everyone has the right to feel safe and we all have a responsibility to stand against hatred and discrimination.
“Over the last year, 5,250 hate crimes or incidents were reported to GMP, 227 of those were carried out on public transport of one form or another across Greater Manchester. This year we are launching a transport campaign alongside various local authorities and partnerships to make sure people feel safe on public transport across Greater Manchester.
“GMP works hard to raise the awareness of these types of offences all year round – not just in Hate Crime Awareness Week – and we recognise there is more work to be done.”
Throughout the week British Transport Police, who are responsible for policing the railway, will be at Manchester Piccadilly station, talking with the public about their campaign to fight hate crime on the railway, and how to report an incident if they witness it or experience it.
Officers will patrol the station handing out leaflets, taking the opportunity to explain what BTP is doing to tackle hate crime.
Inspector Granville Sellers, British Transport Police, said: “Hate crime is never acceptable and our goal is to work towards eliminating it from the rail network. We are proud to be part of Manchester’s Hate Crime Awareness Week and to spread the message that our diversity unites us, it is hate that divides us.
“As a community we stand together, pledging to put an end to hate crime. Everyone has the right to travel safely and we won’t tolerate behaviour where someone is targeted because they’re different or made to feel uncomfortable on their journey.”
In Manchester, the week’s events will conclude with a demonstration of solidarity against all hate crime on Market Street in Manchester City Centre on Sunday 12 February.
At midday members of the public, led by the Lord Mayor of Manchester Councillor Carl Austin-Behan, will be invited to join hands in a display of unity against hate crime and a celebration of diversity.
To report hate crime and find out what’s happening in your area to tackle it, visit www.letsendhatecrime.com. You can also report it by calling police on 101.
Get involved in the conversation on social media by following #westandtogether
For more information about Policing in Greater Manchester please visit our website. www.gmp.police.uk
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
To report crime call police on 101 the national non-emergency number.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Today, 30 May 2017, faith and civic leaders from across Greater Manchester came together at Manchester Cathedral to reflect on events in the city and to sign a pledge to fight hate crime and promote unity across the region.
Greater Manchester Police’s Chief Constable Ian Hopkins, Lord Mayor of Manchester Cllr Eddy Newan, Metro Mayor Andy Burnham and Deputy Mayor Sir Richard Leese spoke alongside members of the major faith groups.
Young people from Cheetwood Community Primary School in Manchester have helped launch Hate Crime Awareness Week with a performance of ‘Life as a refugee in a Manchester school, a play specially written for the event.
Greater Manchester is coming together to take a stand against hate crime as part of a week of action to raise awareness, challenge perceptions and promote tolerance and respect.
Young people from Cheetwood Community Primary School in Manchester helped launch this year’s Hate Crime Awareness Week with a powerful performance of ‘Life as a refugee in a Manchester school, a play specially written for the event.
Events will take place across all of Greater Manchester to raise awareness of hate crime, encourage reporting and bring communities together to challenge it. There will also be a hard-hitting radio campaign to challenge perceptions of what hate crime is and urge people to speak out.
This is the fifth annual Hate Crime Awareness Week, supported by police, local authorities, other partner and voluntary agencies, and communities.
This year, Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd has allocated £10,000 to each local authority area to support hate crime work in the community.
Tony Lloyd: “Hate crime destroys lives and divides communities. It has no place in Greater Manchester – a proud, diverse region that welcomes people who stand for hope, not for hate, no matter who they are, where they’re from, who they love or what they believe.
“This week is a powerful show of what can be achieved when we all stand together against hatred and prejudice, bringing communities together to celebrate our diversity and encourage tolerance and respect.”
Councillor Nigel Murphy, Manchester City Council executive member for neighbourhoods, said: “Hate crime can take many forms and anyone could potentially be a victim. However, as this week shows, no matter what shape it takes hate crime is never acceptable and has no place in our modern multicultural city.
“This week of activity allows us to highlight the problems created by hate crime and, just as importantly, celebrate diversity and understanding - demonstrating that together we can form a stronger and happier society that will not tolerate prejudice of any type.”
GMP Chief Superintendent Wasim Chaudhry, said: “Everyone has the right to feel safe and we all have a responsibility to stand against hatred and discrimination.
“Over the last year, 5,250 hate crimes or incidents were reported to GMP, 227 of those were carried out on public transport of one form or another across Greater Manchester. This year we are launching a transport campaign alongside various local authorities and partnerships to make sure people feel safe on public transport across Greater Manchester.
“GMP works hard to raise the awareness of these types of offences all year round – not just in Hate Crime Awareness Week – and we recognise there is more work to be done.”
Throughout the week British Transport Police, who are responsible for policing the railway, will be at Manchester Piccadilly station, talking with the public about their campaign to fight hate crime on the railway, and how to report an incident if they witness it or experience it.
Officers will patrol the station handing out leaflets, taking the opportunity to explain what BTP is doing to tackle hate crime.
Inspector Granville Sellers, British Transport Police, said: “Hate crime is never acceptable and our goal is to work towards eliminating it from the rail network. We are proud to be part of Manchester’s Hate Crime Awareness Week and to spread the message that our diversity unites us, it is hate that divides us.
“As a community we stand together, pledging to put an end to hate crime. Everyone has the right to travel safely and we won’t tolerate behaviour where someone is targeted because they’re different or made to feel uncomfortable on their journey.”
In Manchester, the week’s events will conclude with a demonstration of solidarity against all hate crime on Market Street in Manchester City Centre on Sunday 12 February.
At midday members of the public, led by the Lord Mayor of Manchester Councillor Carl Austin-Behan, will be invited to join hands in a display of unity against hate crime and a celebration of diversity.
To report hate crime and find out what’s happening in your area to tackle it, visit www.letsendhatecrime.com. You can also report it by calling police on 101.
Get involved in the conversation on social media by following #westandtogether
For more information about Policing in Greater Manchester please visit our website. www.gmp.police.uk
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
To report crime call police on 101 the national non-emergency number.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Young people from Cheetwood Community Primary School in Manchester have helped launch Hate Crime Awareness Week with a performance of ‘Life as a refugee in a Manchester school, a play specially written for the event.
Greater Manchester is coming together to take a stand against hate crime as part of a week of action to raise awareness, challenge perceptions and promote tolerance and respect.
Young people from Cheetwood Community Primary School in Manchester helped launch this year’s Hate Crime Awareness Week with a powerful performance of ‘Life as a refugee in a Manchester school, a play specially written for the event.
Events will take place across all of Greater Manchester to raise awareness of hate crime, encourage reporting and bring communities together to challenge it. There will also be a hard-hitting radio campaign to challenge perceptions of what hate crime is and urge people to speak out.
This is the fifth annual Hate Crime Awareness Week, supported by police, local authorities, other partner and voluntary agencies, and communities.
This year, Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd has allocated £10,000 to each local authority area to support hate crime work in the community.
Tony Lloyd: “Hate crime destroys lives and divides communities. It has no place in Greater Manchester – a proud, diverse region that welcomes people who stand for hope, not for hate, no matter who they are, where they’re from, who they love or what they believe.
“This week is a powerful show of what can be achieved when we all stand together against hatred and prejudice, bringing communities together to celebrate our diversity and encourage tolerance and respect.”
Councillor Nigel Murphy, Manchester City Council executive member for neighbourhoods, said: “Hate crime can take many forms and anyone could potentially be a victim. However, as this week shows, no matter what shape it takes hate crime is never acceptable and has no place in our modern multicultural city.
“This week of activity allows us to highlight the problems created by hate crime and, just as importantly, celebrate diversity and understanding - demonstrating that together we can form a stronger and happier society that will not tolerate prejudice of any type.”
GMP Chief Superintendent Wasim Chaudhry, said: “Everyone has the right to feel safe and we all have a responsibility to stand against hatred and discrimination.
“Over the last year, 5,250 hate crimes or incidents were reported to GMP, 227 of those were carried out on public transport of one form or another across Greater Manchester. This year we are launching a transport campaign alongside various local authorities and partnerships to make sure people feel safe on public transport across Greater Manchester.
“GMP works hard to raise the awareness of these types of offences all year round – not just in Hate Crime Awareness Week – and we recognise there is more work to be done.”
Throughout the week British Transport Police, who are responsible for policing the railway, will be at Manchester Piccadilly station, talking with the public about their campaign to fight hate crime on the railway, and how to report an incident if they witness it or experience it.
Officers will patrol the station handing out leaflets, taking the opportunity to explain what BTP is doing to tackle hate crime.
Inspector Granville Sellers, British Transport Police, said: “Hate crime is never acceptable and our goal is to work towards eliminating it from the rail network. We are proud to be part of Manchester’s Hate Crime Awareness Week and to spread the message that our diversity unites us, it is hate that divides us.
“As a community we stand together, pledging to put an end to hate crime. Everyone has the right to travel safely and we won’t tolerate behaviour where someone is targeted because they’re different or made to feel uncomfortable on their journey.”
In Manchester, the week’s events will conclude with a demonstration of solidarity against all hate crime on Market Street in Manchester City Centre on Sunday 12 February.
At midday members of the public, led by the Lord Mayor of Manchester Councillor Carl Austin-Behan, will be invited to join hands in a display of unity against hate crime and a celebration of diversity.
To report hate crime and find out what’s happening in your area to tackle it, visit www.letsendhatecrime.com. You can also report it by calling police on 101.
Get involved in the conversation on social media by following #westandtogether
For more information about Policing in Greater Manchester please visit our website. www.gmp.police.uk
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
To report crime call police on 101 the national non-emergency number.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Dozens of Greater Manchester’s faith and community leaders stood together against hatred as they signed a new statement pledging their commitment to encouraging strong, diverse communities.
Leaders, including GMP Chief Constable Ian Hopkins, Councillor Carl Austin-Behan, Lord Mayor of Manchester, Rt Revd David Walker, Bishop of Manchester, Mrs Sharon Bannister, President, Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester and Region, Mr Qadir Chohan, Chair, Manchester Council of Mosques and many others came together at Manchester Cathedral to sign the statement, created as a result of a rise in hate crimes following the EU referendum result.
Greater Manchester saw a 23 per cent increase in hate crime in the week after the country chose to leave the European Union at the end of June.
Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said: “I believe in a democratic society people should be safe, both from physical harm, but also from hatred. Sadly we are seeing a significant number of people across Greater Manchester being subjected to hate incidents and hate crimes. This is totally unacceptable. Today is an important step in uniting our communities and am pleased to see so many other influential people standing with us to end hate crime and discrimination.
“This statement very clearly reinforces our commitment to encouraging inclusive communities, whilst recognising the difference people bring to Greater Manchester that help make it such a wonderful place. It is also, however, a very strong message to those who go against this – there is absolutely no place for hatred or discrimination in Greater Manchester. We will do all we can to take action against anyone who commits hate crimes.”
Faith Leaders’ Secretary, Canon Steve Williams, said: “The speed with which Faith Leaders acted shows how serious we consider the situation to be. But it also shows that people in our communities want to make a positive difference – to support people who’ve suffered in this way, and to promote good-news stories of acts of kindness and inclusion that build bridges, not barriers.”
The statement is part of GMP’s We Stand Together’ campaign which encourages people to come together as one and celebrate their differences in order to build safer and stronger communities.
It was signed at an event hosted by the Diocese of Manchester on Tuesday, 12 July, which saw speeches from Chief Constable Ian Hopkins, the Dean, Bishop David Walker, The Lord Mayor and the Police and Crime Commissioner.
Anyone who experiences hate crime is encouraged to report it by calling the police on 101, Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or using the True Vision website (www.report-it.org.uk).
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit www.gmp.police.uk
You should call 101, national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Young people from Cheetwood Community Primary School in Manchester have helped launch Hate Crime Awareness Week with a performance of ‘Life as a refugee in a Manchester school, a play specially written for the event.
Greater Manchester is coming together to take a stand against hate crime as part of a week of action to raise awareness, challenge perceptions and promote tolerance and respect.
Young people from Cheetwood Community Primary School in Manchester helped launch this year’s Hate Crime Awareness Week with a powerful performance of ‘Life as a refugee in a Manchester school, a play specially written for the event.
Events will take place across all of Greater Manchester to raise awareness of hate crime, encourage reporting and bring communities together to challenge it. There will also be a hard-hitting radio campaign to challenge perceptions of what hate crime is and urge people to speak out.
This is the fifth annual Hate Crime Awareness Week, supported by police, local authorities, other partner and voluntary agencies, and communities.
This year, Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd has allocated £10,000 to each local authority area to support hate crime work in the community.
Tony Lloyd: “Hate crime destroys lives and divides communities. It has no place in Greater Manchester – a proud, diverse region that welcomes people who stand for hope, not for hate, no matter who they are, where they’re from, who they love or what they believe.
“This week is a powerful show of what can be achieved when we all stand together against hatred and prejudice, bringing communities together to celebrate our diversity and encourage tolerance and respect.”
Councillor Nigel Murphy, Manchester City Council executive member for neighbourhoods, said: “Hate crime can take many forms and anyone could potentially be a victim. However, as this week shows, no matter what shape it takes hate crime is never acceptable and has no place in our modern multicultural city.
“This week of activity allows us to highlight the problems created by hate crime and, just as importantly, celebrate diversity and understanding - demonstrating that together we can form a stronger and happier society that will not tolerate prejudice of any type.”
GMP Chief Superintendent Wasim Chaudhry, said: “Everyone has the right to feel safe and we all have a responsibility to stand against hatred and discrimination.
“Over the last year, 5,250 hate crimes or incidents were reported to GMP, 227 of those were carried out on public transport of one form or another across Greater Manchester. This year we are launching a transport campaign alongside various local authorities and partnerships to make sure people feel safe on public transport across Greater Manchester.
“GMP works hard to raise the awareness of these types of offences all year round – not just in Hate Crime Awareness Week – and we recognise there is more work to be done.”
Throughout the week British Transport Police, who are responsible for policing the railway, will be at Manchester Piccadilly station, talking with the public about their campaign to fight hate crime on the railway, and how to report an incident if they witness it or experience it.
Officers will patrol the station handing out leaflets, taking the opportunity to explain what BTP is doing to tackle hate crime.
Inspector Granville Sellers, British Transport Police, said: “Hate crime is never acceptable and our goal is to work towards eliminating it from the rail network. We are proud to be part of Manchester’s Hate Crime Awareness Week and to spread the message that our diversity unites us, it is hate that divides us.
“As a community we stand together, pledging to put an end to hate crime. Everyone has the right to travel safely and we won’t tolerate behaviour where someone is targeted because they’re different or made to feel uncomfortable on their journey.”
In Manchester, the week’s events will conclude with a demonstration of solidarity against all hate crime on Market Street in Manchester City Centre on Sunday 12 February.
At midday members of the public, led by the Lord Mayor of Manchester Councillor Carl Austin-Behan, will be invited to join hands in a display of unity against hate crime and a celebration of diversity.
To report hate crime and find out what’s happening in your area to tackle it, visit www.letsendhatecrime.com. You can also report it by calling police on 101.
Get involved in the conversation on social media by following #westandtogether
For more information about Policing in Greater Manchester please visit our website. www.gmp.police.uk
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
To report crime call police on 101 the national non-emergency number.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Today, 30 May 2017, faith and civic leaders from across Greater Manchester came together at Manchester Cathedral to reflect on events in the city and to sign a pledge to fight hate crime and promote unity across the region.
Greater Manchester Police’s Chief Constable Ian Hopkins, Lord Mayor of Manchester Cllr Eddy Newan, Metro Mayor Andy Burnham and Deputy Mayor Sir Richard Leese spoke alongside members of the major faith groups.
Young people from Cheetwood Community Primary School in Manchester have helped launch Hate Crime Awareness Week with a performance of ‘Life as a refugee in a Manchester school, a play specially written for the event.
Greater Manchester is coming together to take a stand against hate crime as part of a week of action to raise awareness, challenge perceptions and promote tolerance and respect.
Young people from Cheetwood Community Primary School in Manchester helped launch this year’s Hate Crime Awareness Week with a powerful performance of ‘Life as a refugee in a Manchester school, a play specially written for the event.
Events will take place across all of Greater Manchester to raise awareness of hate crime, encourage reporting and bring communities together to challenge it. There will also be a hard-hitting radio campaign to challenge perceptions of what hate crime is and urge people to speak out.
This is the fifth annual Hate Crime Awareness Week, supported by police, local authorities, other partner and voluntary agencies, and communities.
This year, Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd has allocated £10,000 to each local authority area to support hate crime work in the community.
Tony Lloyd: “Hate crime destroys lives and divides communities. It has no place in Greater Manchester – a proud, diverse region that welcomes people who stand for hope, not for hate, no matter who they are, where they’re from, who they love or what they believe.
“This week is a powerful show of what can be achieved when we all stand together against hatred and prejudice, bringing communities together to celebrate our diversity and encourage tolerance and respect.”
Councillor Nigel Murphy, Manchester City Council executive member for neighbourhoods, said: “Hate crime can take many forms and anyone could potentially be a victim. However, as this week shows, no matter what shape it takes hate crime is never acceptable and has no place in our modern multicultural city.
“This week of activity allows us to highlight the problems created by hate crime and, just as importantly, celebrate diversity and understanding - demonstrating that together we can form a stronger and happier society that will not tolerate prejudice of any type.”
GMP Chief Superintendent Wasim Chaudhry, said: “Everyone has the right to feel safe and we all have a responsibility to stand against hatred and discrimination.
“Over the last year, 5,250 hate crimes or incidents were reported to GMP, 227 of those were carried out on public transport of one form or another across Greater Manchester. This year we are launching a transport campaign alongside various local authorities and partnerships to make sure people feel safe on public transport across Greater Manchester.
“GMP works hard to raise the awareness of these types of offences all year round – not just in Hate Crime Awareness Week – and we recognise there is more work to be done.”
Throughout the week British Transport Police, who are responsible for policing the railway, will be at Manchester Piccadilly station, talking with the public about their campaign to fight hate crime on the railway, and how to report an incident if they witness it or experience it.
Officers will patrol the station handing out leaflets, taking the opportunity to explain what BTP is doing to tackle hate crime.
Inspector Granville Sellers, British Transport Police, said: “Hate crime is never acceptable and our goal is to work towards eliminating it from the rail network. We are proud to be part of Manchester’s Hate Crime Awareness Week and to spread the message that our diversity unites us, it is hate that divides us.
“As a community we stand together, pledging to put an end to hate crime. Everyone has the right to travel safely and we won’t tolerate behaviour where someone is targeted because they’re different or made to feel uncomfortable on their journey.”
In Manchester, the week’s events will conclude with a demonstration of solidarity against all hate crime on Market Street in Manchester City Centre on Sunday 12 February.
At midday members of the public, led by the Lord Mayor of Manchester Councillor Carl Austin-Behan, will be invited to join hands in a display of unity against hate crime and a celebration of diversity.
To report hate crime and find out what’s happening in your area to tackle it, visit www.letsendhatecrime.com. You can also report it by calling police on 101.
Get involved in the conversation on social media by following #westandtogether
For more information about Policing in Greater Manchester please visit our website. www.gmp.police.uk
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
To report crime call police on 101 the national non-emergency number.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Young people from Cheetwood Community Primary School in Manchester have helped launch Hate Crime Awareness Week with a performance of ‘Life as a refugee in a Manchester school, a play specially written for the event.
Greater Manchester is coming together to take a stand against hate crime as part of a week of action to raise awareness, challenge perceptions and promote tolerance and respect.
Young people from Cheetwood Community Primary School in Manchester helped launch this year’s Hate Crime Awareness Week with a powerful performance of ‘Life as a refugee in a Manchester school, a play specially written for the event.
Events will take place across all of Greater Manchester to raise awareness of hate crime, encourage reporting and bring communities together to challenge it. There will also be a hard-hitting radio campaign to challenge perceptions of what hate crime is and urge people to speak out.
This is the fifth annual Hate Crime Awareness Week, supported by police, local authorities, other partner and voluntary agencies, and communities.
This year, Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd has allocated £10,000 to each local authority area to support hate crime work in the community.
Tony Lloyd: “Hate crime destroys lives and divides communities. It has no place in Greater Manchester – a proud, diverse region that welcomes people who stand for hope, not for hate, no matter who they are, where they’re from, who they love or what they believe.
“This week is a powerful show of what can be achieved when we all stand together against hatred and prejudice, bringing communities together to celebrate our diversity and encourage tolerance and respect.”
Councillor Nigel Murphy, Manchester City Council executive member for neighbourhoods, said: “Hate crime can take many forms and anyone could potentially be a victim. However, as this week shows, no matter what shape it takes hate crime is never acceptable and has no place in our modern multicultural city.
“This week of activity allows us to highlight the problems created by hate crime and, just as importantly, celebrate diversity and understanding - demonstrating that together we can form a stronger and happier society that will not tolerate prejudice of any type.”
GMP Chief Superintendent Wasim Chaudhry, said: “Everyone has the right to feel safe and we all have a responsibility to stand against hatred and discrimination.
“Over the last year, 5,250 hate crimes or incidents were reported to GMP, 227 of those were carried out on public transport of one form or another across Greater Manchester. This year we are launching a transport campaign alongside various local authorities and partnerships to make sure people feel safe on public transport across Greater Manchester.
“GMP works hard to raise the awareness of these types of offences all year round – not just in Hate Crime Awareness Week – and we recognise there is more work to be done.”
Throughout the week British Transport Police, who are responsible for policing the railway, will be at Manchester Piccadilly station, talking with the public about their campaign to fight hate crime on the railway, and how to report an incident if they witness it or experience it.
Officers will patrol the station handing out leaflets, taking the opportunity to explain what BTP is doing to tackle hate crime.
Inspector Granville Sellers, British Transport Police, said: “Hate crime is never acceptable and our goal is to work towards eliminating it from the rail network. We are proud to be part of Manchester’s Hate Crime Awareness Week and to spread the message that our diversity unites us, it is hate that divides us.
“As a community we stand together, pledging to put an end to hate crime. Everyone has the right to travel safely and we won’t tolerate behaviour where someone is targeted because they’re different or made to feel uncomfortable on their journey.”
In Manchester, the week’s events will conclude with a demonstration of solidarity against all hate crime on Market Street in Manchester City Centre on Sunday 12 February.
At midday members of the public, led by the Lord Mayor of Manchester Councillor Carl Austin-Behan, will be invited to join hands in a display of unity against hate crime and a celebration of diversity.
To report hate crime and find out what’s happening in your area to tackle it, visit www.letsendhatecrime.com. You can also report it by calling police on 101.
Get involved in the conversation on social media by following #westandtogether
For more information about Policing in Greater Manchester please visit our website. www.gmp.police.uk
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
To report crime call police on 101 the national non-emergency number.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Dozens of Greater Manchester’s faith and community leaders stood together against hatred as they signed a new statement pledging their commitment to encouraging strong, diverse communities.
Leaders, including GMP Chief Constable Ian Hopkins, Councillor Carl Austin-Behan, Lord Mayor of Manchester, Rt Revd David Walker, Bishop of Manchester, Mrs Sharon Bannister, President, Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester and Region, Mr Qadir Chohan, Chair, Manchester Council of Mosques and many others came together at Manchester Cathedral to sign the statement, created as a result of a rise in hate crimes following the EU referendum result.
Greater Manchester saw a 23 per cent increase in hate crime in the week after the country chose to leave the European Union at the end of June.
Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said: “I believe in a democratic society people should be safe, both from physical harm, but also from hatred. Sadly we are seeing a significant number of people across Greater Manchester being subjected to hate incidents and hate crimes. This is totally unacceptable. Today is an important step in uniting our communities and am pleased to see so many other influential people standing with us to end hate crime and discrimination.
“This statement very clearly reinforces our commitment to encouraging inclusive communities, whilst recognising the difference people bring to Greater Manchester that help make it such a wonderful place. It is also, however, a very strong message to those who go against this – there is absolutely no place for hatred or discrimination in Greater Manchester. We will do all we can to take action against anyone who commits hate crimes.”
Faith Leaders’ Secretary, Canon Steve Williams, said: “The speed with which Faith Leaders acted shows how serious we consider the situation to be. But it also shows that people in our communities want to make a positive difference – to support people who’ve suffered in this way, and to promote good-news stories of acts of kindness and inclusion that build bridges, not barriers.”
The statement is part of GMP’s We Stand Together’ campaign which encourages people to come together as one and celebrate their differences in order to build safer and stronger communities.
It was signed at an event hosted by the Diocese of Manchester on Tuesday, 12 July, which saw speeches from Chief Constable Ian Hopkins, the Dean, Bishop David Walker, The Lord Mayor and the Police and Crime Commissioner.
Anyone who experiences hate crime is encouraged to report it by calling the police on 101, Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or using the True Vision website (www.report-it.org.uk).
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit www.gmp.police.uk
You should call 101, national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Today, 30 May 2017, faith and civic leaders from across Greater Manchester came together at Manchester Cathedral to reflect on events in the city and to sign a pledge to fight hate crime and promote unity across the region.
Greater Manchester Police’s Chief Constable Ian Hopkins, Lord Mayor of Manchester Cllr Eddy Newan, Metro Mayor Andy Burnham and Deputy Mayor Sir Richard Leese spoke alongside members of the major faith groups.
Today, 30 May 2017, faith and civic leaders from across Greater Manchester came together at Manchester Cathedral to reflect on events in the city and to sign a pledge to fight hate crime and promote unity across the region.
Greater Manchester Police’s Chief Constable Ian Hopkins, Lord Mayor of Manchester Cllr Eddy Newan, Metro Mayor Andy Burnham and Deputy Mayor Sir Richard Leese spoke alongside members of the major faith groups.
Young people from Cheetwood Community Primary School in Manchester have helped launch Hate Crime Awareness Week with a performance of ‘Life as a refugee in a Manchester school, a play specially written for the event.
Greater Manchester is coming together to take a stand against hate crime as part of a week of action to raise awareness, challenge perceptions and promote tolerance and respect.
Young people from Cheetwood Community Primary School in Manchester helped launch this year’s Hate Crime Awareness Week with a powerful performance of ‘Life as a refugee in a Manchester school, a play specially written for the event.
Events will take place across all of Greater Manchester to raise awareness of hate crime, encourage reporting and bring communities together to challenge it. There will also be a hard-hitting radio campaign to challenge perceptions of what hate crime is and urge people to speak out.
This is the fifth annual Hate Crime Awareness Week, supported by police, local authorities, other partner and voluntary agencies, and communities.
This year, Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd has allocated £10,000 to each local authority area to support hate crime work in the community.
Tony Lloyd: “Hate crime destroys lives and divides communities. It has no place in Greater Manchester – a proud, diverse region that welcomes people who stand for hope, not for hate, no matter who they are, where they’re from, who they love or what they believe.
“This week is a powerful show of what can be achieved when we all stand together against hatred and prejudice, bringing communities together to celebrate our diversity and encourage tolerance and respect.”
Councillor Nigel Murphy, Manchester City Council executive member for neighbourhoods, said: “Hate crime can take many forms and anyone could potentially be a victim. However, as this week shows, no matter what shape it takes hate crime is never acceptable and has no place in our modern multicultural city.
“This week of activity allows us to highlight the problems created by hate crime and, just as importantly, celebrate diversity and understanding - demonstrating that together we can form a stronger and happier society that will not tolerate prejudice of any type.”
GMP Chief Superintendent Wasim Chaudhry, said: “Everyone has the right to feel safe and we all have a responsibility to stand against hatred and discrimination.
“Over the last year, 5,250 hate crimes or incidents were reported to GMP, 227 of those were carried out on public transport of one form or another across Greater Manchester. This year we are launching a transport campaign alongside various local authorities and partnerships to make sure people feel safe on public transport across Greater Manchester.
“GMP works hard to raise the awareness of these types of offences all year round – not just in Hate Crime Awareness Week – and we recognise there is more work to be done.”
Throughout the week British Transport Police, who are responsible for policing the railway, will be at Manchester Piccadilly station, talking with the public about their campaign to fight hate crime on the railway, and how to report an incident if they witness it or experience it.
Officers will patrol the station handing out leaflets, taking the opportunity to explain what BTP is doing to tackle hate crime.
Inspector Granville Sellers, British Transport Police, said: “Hate crime is never acceptable and our goal is to work towards eliminating it from the rail network. We are proud to be part of Manchester’s Hate Crime Awareness Week and to spread the message that our diversity unites us, it is hate that divides us.
“As a community we stand together, pledging to put an end to hate crime. Everyone has the right to travel safely and we won’t tolerate behaviour where someone is targeted because they’re different or made to feel uncomfortable on their journey.”
In Manchester, the week’s events will conclude with a demonstration of solidarity against all hate crime on Market Street in Manchester City Centre on Sunday 12 February.
At midday members of the public, led by the Lord Mayor of Manchester Councillor Carl Austin-Behan, will be invited to join hands in a display of unity against hate crime and a celebration of diversity.
To report hate crime and find out what’s happening in your area to tackle it, visit www.letsendhatecrime.com. You can also report it by calling police on 101.
Get involved in the conversation on social media by following #westandtogether
For more information about Policing in Greater Manchester please visit our website. www.gmp.police.uk
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
To report crime call police on 101 the national non-emergency number.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.