Staying Safe amidst Far-Right Violence

Like many others in Bristol, we were saddened, concerned, and unsettled by the unrest following the Far-Right protests at the beginning of August.

Together with 15 specialist women’s organisations, we wrote to Avon & Somerset Police, asking what plans were being developed to keep women safe in Bristol, especially Black and minoritised women.

Many of the women we work with are scared. We have colleagues working from home for fear of leaving the house; women and families from migrant communities are being advised to stay at home for their safety; women’s community groups are cancelling summer trips with asylum-seeking and refugee families as they are afraid of attacks if they are visible as a group; others are temporarily closing specialist services for extremely vulnerable women

Due to the rising incidents of racism and Islamophobia, many women and children feel unsafe visiting the mosque and other community venues and could refrain from attending for some time out of fear of becoming victims. We know women wearing headscarves are a particular target for hate crime.

Stand Against Racism and Inequality (SARI) is a charitable organisation in Bristol that’s here to support victims of hate within our community.

If you need to report a hate crime, you can do so here: https://saricharity.org.uk/report-a-hate-crime/

You will also find guidance on what hate crime is and looks like, and actions you can take.

Below are links to useful resources shared with us by SARI.

Staying Safe amidst Far-Right Violence

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