OSCE-ODHIR (2024), Anti-Muslim Hate Crime Data.

Country

Austria Belgium Croatia Cyprus Finland France Germany Greece Malta Netherlands North Macedonia Poland Portugal Slovakia Spain

Title

OSCE-ODHIR (2024), Anti-Muslim Hate Crime Data.

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Year

2024

Publication type

Report - official data on incidents
Report - unofficial (CSO) data on incidents

Geographical coverage

International

Area/location of interest

Not applicable - national level

Type of Institution

Intergovernmental organisation

Institution

International, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe's (OSCE) Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODHIR)

Thematic focus

Hate crime

Groups

Muslims

Key findings

The ODIHR's Anti-Muslim Hate Crime Database, as part of the OSCE, collects and presents data on hate crimes against Muslims since 2009. It includes information submitted by participating states, civil society, and international organizations. The database aims to provide a comprehensive overview of incidents, helping to inform targeted policies and support for victims. It is updated annually and results in annual country reports.

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

The data on this website is largely provided by National Points of Contact on Hate Crimes (NPCs), appointed by OSCE participating States' governments. The focus is on collecting data related to specific bias motivations as requested by ODIHR. Reports from civil society groups, intergovernmental organizations, and the Holy See are also included. ODIHR's annual hate crime reporting involves several stages: issuing a call for submissions, analyzing and assessing data for inclusion, releasing data for consultation, and reviewing amendments and late submissions before final presentation.

Sample details and representativeness

Note: A higher incidence of hate crimes recorded and reported by a particular state does not necessarily mean that more hate crimes are being committed there; the statistics may simply reflect a broader definition of hate crimes or a more effective system for recording data. A higher incidence of hate crimes recorded by NGOs in relation to specific bias motivations or particular countries also does not mean that more hate crimes are being committed in relation to a particular bias motivation. This may reflect a higher capacity of organizations to monitor certain types of hate crime.

DISCLAIMERThe information presented here is collected under contract by the FRA's research network FRANET. The information and views contained do not necessarily reflect the views or the official position of the FRA.