HOPE not Hate
Staying Safe amidst Far Right violence
The UK is currently undergoing a spate of coordinated far-right violence, which is targeted at Muslims, racialised communities, migrants and people seeking safety in the UK. While the events of the last week were sparked by online misinformation about the tragic murders in Southport, far-right activity is not a new phenomenon. he last decade has seen an increase in political rhetoric and policies which have increased the risk to these communities, and have led to the current organised nature of the far-right.
This guide aims to pull together some basic principles/considerations for organisations and community groups to guide their thinking when making decisions about how to keep staff, volunteers and the people they are working with feeling safe and supported. It also offers our solidarity with the people who are most affected by far-right violence as we stand together as one community.