Abstract
This report covers the period from 1st January 2009 to 31st March 2010. In the given period the situation of groups vulnerable to racism and racist attacks has not changed significantly from 2008.
The Roma still remain the primary target of racist violence and institutional racism, although due to the economic crisis and the constant changes in residence regulations the situation of migrant workers has become insecure and their rights severely limited. The report shows that discrimination and stratification of Roma in all monitored areas remain significant.
The situation of migrant workers in the given period was marked by the introduction of a controversial voluntary returns programme as well as problems of increasing number of migrants falling into illegality, unemployment and the worsening of the working conditions. The detailed analysis for both groups as well as others is provided in the body of this report.