Council of Europe (2023), ECRI Report on Poland (sixth monitoring cycle).

Country

Poland

Title

Council of Europe (2023), ECRI Report on Poland (sixth monitoring cycle).

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Year

2023

Publication type

Research evidence/report

Geographical coverage

National

Area/location of interest

Not applicable - national level

Type of Institution

Council of Europe body

Institution

Poland, European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI), Council of Europe

Thematic focus

Racism & xenophobia

Groups

Muslims

Key findings

The report points to the small size of the Muslim community in Poland, and the resulting little visibility. It underlines good practices of inter-faith cooperation with Muslim and Orthodox communities. It however also notes a negative media portrayal of Muslims in Polish media and incidents of Anti-Muslim hate speech, especially against their Muslim community leaders and in connection with terrorist attacks in other countries. The report links underreporting of anti-Muslim hatred to a reluctancy by the police to investigate such incidents.

Methodology (Qualitative/Quantitative and exact type used, questionnaires etc)

ECRI, an independent human rights monitoring body of the Council of Europe, monitors racism, discrimination, and intolerance in member states through five-year cycles. Its reports are based on documentary analyses, on-site visits and dialogue with national authorities. The sixth round focuses on effective equality, hate speech and violence, and integration, while addressing country-specific issues. Information is gathered from diverse sources rather than direct inquiries. Authorities can comment on drafts and request their views be appended.

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N/A - not applicable/available

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