Peer Action against Hate - Peer learning and action against racism, hate crimes and intolerance

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The persistent problems of racism, hate speech and hate crime has been identified and acknowledged at the highest levels of European Union. The EU Anti-racism Action Plan 2020-2025 is an important framework document, which gives solid basis for efforts across the Union, and many Member States, including the partner countries, are committed to implementing the strategy at national level. In Peer Action project, national implementation is supported by creating opportunities for national and transnational peer learning between different actors. Peer learning will focus on impact assessment, multi-stakeholder cooperation, strategical communication and development of more accessible victim support services. The Peer Action project brings together both national public authorities and civil society actors from Finland, Croatia and Ireland. Actors from other Member States will be invited to transnational events of the project to discuss the lessons learnt and common challenges. The project is led by the Finnish Ministry of Justice. Work packages are as follows: WP1: Project management and coordination WP2: Peer-to-peer learning programme for public authorities WP3: Improving communication skills and methods to enhance effectivity WP4: Filling the gaps in victim support services Activities of the project include mentoring and peer-to-peer activities, development of virtual support tools, transnational roundtables, data collection and training activities.