Experienced hate?
Hate is a reality in London, Ontario—but it doesn’t have to be.
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Hate is a reality in London, Ontario—but it doesn’t have to be. Learn how to protect yourself and others while standing up against hate, discrimination, and intolerance. This page offers resources designed for equity-denied individuals, tailored to your unique experiences. Here, you’ll find tools to respond to acts of hate, understand your rights in both public and private space, connect with local community supports, and stay informed on how to protect yourself and your community.
Find a list of peer support services and crisis hotlines for diverse communities facing discrimination, along with resources for reporting hate crimes.
Hate exists everywhere, but rates of incidents or sentiment towards a certain community can be heightened depending on socio-cultural factors, demographics, geopolitical factors, location, and media. These groups were highlighted based on local research studies, the Hate Crime report by the London Police and other sources. While these groups are specifically highlighted in our campaign as part of our local focus, there are resources and community supports on various other identities available below.