Albania
Albania last reported information on hate crimes to ODIHR for the 2025 Hate Crime Report. In co-operation with the OSCE Presence in Albania, Albania has trained law enforcement officers on addressing hate crimes. ODIHR organized a hate crime data workshop in Albania in 2017.
In 2021, Albania introduced the National Strategy for Gender Equality, 2021-2030, which includes specific measures to combat discrimination and hate crimes and promote equality and social inclusion. In 2024, Albania introduced the Intersectoral Strategy for the Protection of Crime Victims, 2024-2030.
OFFICIAL DATA REPORTED BY STATES
| Year | Hate crimes recorded by police | Prosecuted | Sentenced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | Not available | Not available |
| 2023 | 2 | Not available | Not available |
| 2022 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 2021 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 2020 | 0 | Not available | Not available |
| 2019 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 2018 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | Not available |
| 2016 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 2015 | Not available | 2 | Not available |
| 2014 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 2013 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 2012 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 2011 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 2010 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 2009 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Hate crime recorded by police
KEY OBSERVATION
ODIHR observes that Albania has not periodically reported to ODIHR the numbers of hate crimes recorded by police.
OVERVIEW OF INCIDENTS REPORTED BY CIVIL SOCIETY
CIVIL SOCIETY INCIDENT SUMMARIES
Racist and xenophobic
| Date | Type of incident | Source | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08 | Attacks against property | SETA
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| 2019-08 | Attacks against property | SETA
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Anti-Muslim
| Date | Type of incident | Source | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08 | Attacks against property | SETA
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Anti-LGBTI
| Date | Type of incident | Source | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-11 | Violent attacks against people | OSCE Office for Democratic Institution and Human Rights
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INTERNATIONAL REPORTS
Anti-Roma hate crime, Anti-LGBTI hate crime
The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) published relevant recommendations in its "Sixth report on Albania."