The Interior Ministry recorded 64 racist and 31 xenophobic crimes between January and September 2009.
The Interior Ministry reported 47 anti-Semitic offences between January and September 2009.
Lunaria reported seven people killed, 58 other cases of racist violence targeting immigrants and refugees, and 11 cases in which property was damaged. Lunaria stated that the groups targeted most often included citizens of Bangladesh and Romania. The EveryOne Group documented 51 cases of racist violence against migrants and Roma.
Lunaria reported 20 alleged hate crimes targeting Roma from January to July 2009.
The Stephen Roth Institute reported eight violent anti-Semitic incidents.
Lunaria reported two incidents against Muslims.
Transgender Europe (TGEU) reported the murders of six transgender persons. ILGA-Europe reported three incidents, including one case of assault, an attempted arson attack on a gay club, and one in which fire-crackers were thrown into a crowd. Arcigay reported ten murders, 38 assaults, seven attacks on property associated with LGBT persons and eight threats.
The UN Human Rights Council, in its Universal Periodic Review, made a number of recommendations related to addressing racism and xenophobia, and specifically encouraged Italy to improve legislation to combat racist crimes.
The Holy See reported the desecration of a cemetery.