Amnesty report flags xenophobia and inequality in Czechia

Amnesty International says xenophobic attacks on Ukrainian refugees, segregation of Roma pupils and pressure on NGOs persisted in Czechia last year. In its annual report, the organisation also criticises continued military supplies to Israel and a lack of stronger climate policies. It highlights cases of anti-Ukrainian incidents and notes that disinformation about refugees was spread even by some politicians. The report also points to ongoing inequalities in education, with more than 130 segregated schools.

At the same time, Amnesty International acknowledges progress, including a new definition of rape, stronger protection for victims, a ban on corporal punishment of children and extended compensation deadlines for unlawfully sterilised women.