12 October 2026

National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2026: Glasgow is no place for hate

This week (12 to 17 October) is National Hate Crime Awareness Week. It's a chance for everyone to come together and stand against prejudice, discrimination, and hate.

Glasgow Life serves a diverse city, and we are committed to promoting respect, challenging intolerance, and making sure our workplaces and venues are safe and welcoming for everyone.

We all have a role to play

It takes all of us to make Glasgow a place where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. Here's how you can help:

  • Support colleagues and visitors by listening and standing up against abusive behaviour.
  • Know where and how to report concerns quickly and safely.
  • Challenge prejudice by speaking up against discrimination when it's safe.

Support and reporting channels

No one should have to put up with abusive, threatening, or discriminatory behaviour, no matter if it comes from the public, a service user, or a colleague.

Reporting an incident at work

If you experience or see hate-related behaviour at work, talk to your line manager.

Reporting a hate crime externally

You can also report hate crimes straight to Police Scotland or through community support networks:

  • Emergency: Call 999 (if you or someone else is in immediate danger).
  • Non-emergency: Call 101 or speak to a police officer at your local station.
  • Online: Complete the official Police Scotland Hate Crime Reporting Form.
  • Third-Party Reporting: You can visit a local Third-Party Reporting Centreto report confidentially without having to speak to the police.
  • BSL Users: Contact Police Scotland via Scotland-BSL.

For more resources across the city, visit the Hate Crime Glasgow website.

Colleague wellbeing and support resources

If you've been affected by a hate crime or discrimination, confidential support is here for you:

Learn more on GOLD: Hate Crime Awareness Course

Our short Hate Crime GOLD module takes only 20 minutes to finish. It gives you practical tools to spot hate incidents, understand legal protections, and support others.

The course covers:

  • What counts as a hate crime under the law
  • Protected characteristics and rights
  • How to report incidents safely and support victims

Visit GOLD to take the training.

If you have any questions or need support, please contact  Ann-Marie Burns, Senior Policy Officer.