While the Indian community in Poland is growing and thriving, there are still moments when people face hate or discrimination.
Today we attended a meeting on combating hate crimes (crimes motivated by prejudice) at the Ministry of Justice (Ministerstwo Sprawiedliwości) in Warsaw, where we had the opportunity to meet Minister of Justice Waldemar Żurek
The event brought together several major NGOs across Poland working in this area, along with members of different expat communities.
Key points from the meeting:
• The government is introducing a new system with specialized prosecutors dedicated to handling hate crime cases
• A strong focus was placed on improving reporting, as many incidents still go unreported
• The Minister acknowledged gaps in the current system, including delays, inconsistencies, and lack of awareness
• NGOs and communities were recognized as critical partners in supporting victims and improving the system
• Plans for training, better coordination, and possibly multilingual support were discussed
One important takeaway is that many people, especially from migrant communities, do not report incidents due to lack of awareness, language barriers, or uncertainty about the process.
If you experience any hate-related incident or discrimination, it is important to report it. This helps improve the system and ensures such cases are taken seriously.
You can always share any incident with us through our reporting form: https://racism.indiancommunityofpoland.org/
We will continue to work closely with institutions and NGOs to support our community and raise awareness.
