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In one month’s time, Hate Crime Awareness Week is taking place, on 14th-21st October. A launch event for the week in Leeds will be taking place on Friday 13th October. The launch event will be opened by Cllr. Abigail Marshall-Katung and will focus on LGBTQ+ hate. Attendees will then hear from West Yorkshire Lord Mayor, Tracy Brabin, and LGBT+ Elected Member Champion, Cllr. Hannah Bithell.

Galop will be speaking about their work on a national level to tackle LGBT+ hate. Director of Leeds Pride, Liaqat Ali, will share his lived experience. There will also be an input from a Hate Crime Coordinator at West Yorkshire Police about the work they do with the LGBT+ community in Leeds as well as time for table discussions.

For more information and to reserve your place please see the Eventbrite page here

Click here to find out about more engagement opportunities and events taking place over Hate Crime Awareness Week

 

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