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Chief Rabbis warns ‘our leaders are legitimising hateful actions’

Speaking at No2H8 Awards, Rabbi Mirvis expressed frustration with the ‘tone of hatred’ by figures were failing to deal with ‘substantive issues that they should be debating’

The Chief Rabbi has warned that “so many of our leaders are legitimising hateful actions and attacks on those who disagree with them”.

Speaking at the No2H8 Awards, Ephraim Mirvis expressed frustration with the “tone of hatred” set by leaders who were failing to deal with the “substantive issues that they should be debating”.

 


Say No To Antisemitism campaign recognised with award

The Chelsea Foundation was honoured at this year’s #No2H8 Crime Awards for their work supporting the club’s ‘Say No To Antisemitism’ campaign.

The national award scheme honours individuals and organisations who stand against hatred, prejudice and intolerance with nominees going through a public nomination process and through two national judging panels.

The Awards were established in 2016 and founded by Fiyaz Mughal OBE, an anti-hate crime activist, with the hope of recognising those who tackle hatred, intolerance and prejudice.

 


Glittering NO2H8 awards honour crime fighting heroes

Labour MP recognised for her work challenging racism and intolerance during awards ceremony media partnered by Jewish News

Nearly 300 people gathered for the fourth annual ceremony which champions the ‘upstanders’ who tackle hatred, prejudice and intolerance

Fiyaz Mughal, creator of the awards and founder of the anti-Muslim-hate-crime monitoring project Tell MAMA, said: “This is about celebrating those people who have been upstanders against hate, who have stood up and done the right thing for other people in an increasingly difficult and fractious environment.

 


Luciana Berger receives Jo Cox award for fighting hate crime

Labour MP recognised for her work challenging racism and intolerance during awards ceremony media partnered by Jewish News

Luciana Berger has paid tribute to murdered Jo Cox after being honoured for standing up to the hate she and others have faced for being Jewish.

The MP for Liverpool Wavertree picked up an award named for her former colleague at the largest ever No2H8 Crime Awards in central London, media partnered by The Mirror, Jewish News and a host of other national titles.

Berger has also been at the forefront of challenging anti-Semitism in her party over recent months, speaking out over anti-Semitic mural whose removal Jeremy Corby had once questioned and taking to the stage at the historic Enough is Enough demonstration a few days later.


Luciana Berger pays tribute to murdered colleague Jo Cox after accepting Hate Crime Award

Jewish MP says Ms Cox ‘paid the ultimate price for standing up for what she believed in’

Labour’s Luciana Berger has paid tribute to murdered colleague Jo Cox after picking up a prestigious award in her honour.

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MP Luciana Berger vows to keep fighting hate and prejudice as she wins Jo Cox Award

Labour MP for Liverpool Wavertree was “honoured” to receive the award for her battle against anti-Semitism two years after Jo Cox was shot dead by a neo-Nazi

Labour’s Luciana Berger has vowed to keep fighting hate after being honoured for taking a stand against prejudice.

The MP she said she felt mixed emotions as she received the Jo Cox Award at the No2H8 Crime Awards, backed by the Daily Mirror.

Ms Berger, 37, told of her pride at her relentless battle being recognised, but also the poignancy of the award being in memory of her murdered friend and colleague.


#No2H8 Crime Awards: Two weeks left to nominate a hero fighting hate crime

Jewish News backed awards will honour those who’ve fought intolerance at the third annual ceremony

There are three weeks left to nominate people and individuals who have stood up to hate crime in the past 12 months for the third annual No2H8 Awards, which is being jointly organised by a Jewish-Muslim team.

Anyone can nominate those they feel have tackled hate, intolerance and bigotry, whether that be directed at faith or race groups, the LGBT community or those with disabilities.

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No2H8 Crime Awards 2018: Here’s your chance to nominate a hero for fighting hate crime

There are a number of categories you can nominate for at this year’s awards, which are backed by The Birmingham Mail

The National No2H8 Crime Awards 2018 will be a celebration of those actively working to tackle hatred, intolerance and prejudice.

So if you know someone who has been active and exceptional in showing zero tolerance to hate crime, this is the perfect opportunity to nominate for the No2H8 Crime Awards.

There are a number of categories that you can nominate for, so please read below to see which award is most suited for the person you have in mind…


No2H8 Crime Awards 2018: Help us honour the heroes who stand up and fight hate and bigotry

We are launching the No2H8 Crime Awards 2018, celebrating those who fight hate and division

This week started with the image of a young Muslim bus driver surrounded by a far-right hate mob.

It ended with a man’s conviction for plotting to kill Labour MP Rosie Cooper and a police report ­saying there is a “real possibility” hate crime will spike after Brexit.

Richard Benson OBE, chair of the awards, said: “We look forward to delivering our largest No2H8 Crime Awards in 2018 and with the Mirror, we go from strength to strength.”


No2H8Crime Awards 2018: ‘England aces united us all so now it’s time to celebrate heroes who challenge hatred’

Gareth Southgate’s England squad played a blinder in Russia, but their diversity made them a dream team in Saira Khan’s eyes before they had kicked a ball.

Loose Women panellist Saira Khan encourages Brits to follow the example of England’s World Cup heroes by recognising those who embrace diversity

Getting behind the No2H8Crime awards, Saira, 48, says: “It’s been great to see the England team and what Gareth Southgate has done for diversity. Eleven out of the 23 squad members have mixed race heritage and Gareth has talked about diversity and not just paid lip-service to it.


Bolton Pride scoop top award for its work in tackling hate crime

BOLTON Pride scooped a national award for its work in tackling hate crime at this year’s No2H8 Crime Awards.

Representatives from the organisation attended a gala dinner in London, where they found out they had won the Tell Mama UK Champion Award, a special award.

James Edgington, of Bolton Pride, said: “It is incredible to get the award and amazing to be recognised for the work we do and by the police.

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Mum Of Sophie Lancaster And Educating Manchester Star Among No2H8 Crime Awards Finalists

The mum of Sophie Lancaster, a schoolboy TV star and a police detective dedicated to ending forced marriage are among those who will be honoured at an awards ceremony for those who fight hate crime.

Winners of the #No2H8 Crime awards, supported by HuffPost UK, will be announced at a ceremony in London on Tuesday evening.

Among the finalists are Sylvia Lancaster, who founded a charity in memory of daughter Sophie, who was killed in 2007 because of the way she dressed; and Jack Stanley, a schoolboy who befriended a Syrian refugee while being filmed for Channel 4 series Educating Manchester.


HuffPost UK Joins Quest To Honour Hate Crime Heroes

Those on the frontline in the fight against hate crime are to be honoured at an awards ceremony supported by HuffPost UK.

Nominations for the #No2H8 Crime awards, which aim to recognise those working to stamp out anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, homophobia and other forms of hate.

Founded in 2016 with Faith Matters, the awards will see accolades handed to organisations and individuals, including Parliamentarians, journalists and local councils, who have helped to reduce intolerance in their communities.


#No2H8 Crime Awards: Faiths unite to tackle intolerance and bigotry

Anti-discrimination and anti-racism groups honour those who stand up against hate for National Hate Crime Awareness Week.

Senior government ministers and anti-hate campaigners issued their determination to tackle abuse on social media during the annual #No2H8 Crime Award, writes Bringing together distinguished guests from politics, journalism and the charity sector, the national awards ceremony championed those who tackle hatred, intolerance and prejudice in all of its forms.

Bringing together distinguished guests from politics, journalism and the charity sector, the national awards ceremony championed those who tackle hatred, intolerance and prejudice in all of its forms.


Nominate a hate crime hero

Nominate unsung individuals and organisations battling anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, homophobia and other forms of hate

Time is running out to nominate unsung individuals on the frontline of tackling hate crime, in an initiative supported by Jewish News and Huffington Post.

The #No2H8 awards will recognise individuals and organisations battling anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, homophobia and other forms of hate and will culminate in a glittering awards ceremony in central London in October.

The awards – conceived by Faith Matters – are held with the support of partners including the Community Security Trust (CST), Tell MAMA, GALOP, Stop Hate UK and Stonewall.