SEXUAL BIAS EXCLUSION IN ITALY

SEXUAL BIAS EXCLUSION IN ITALY
Agenda
Introduction
Situation in Italy
Institutions and
Action
NGO--Arcigay
Conclusion
Introduction
Introduction
Constitution
Employment Only
Employment,
Good &Service
Marriage equality
Registered
partnership
Cohabitation
rights
Joint adoption
Decond parent
adoption
Fertility treatment
Source: ILGA (2010)
Source: ILGA (2014)
Exclusion of LGBT
people in Italy
• Levels
• Causes &
Consequences
• Government’s role
Situation
Level
61.3% believe that homosexuals are
very or fairly discriminated, 80.3% for
transsexuals.
25.7% believe that homosexuals are
slightly discriminated, 12.9% for
transsexuals.
13% believe that there is no discrimination
of homosexuals. Only 6.7% believe that
discrimination of transsexuals is not at all.
Situation
Discrimination
occurs at various places
Source: ISTAT (2011)
Level
Situation
Negation in
legislation
Politicians’
hostility
Causes
Catholic
Church’s
influence on
politics and
media
Conservatism
Government’s
role
Situation
Fragmented
legal
framework
European
legislation
Article 3 of
Italian
Constitution
Legislative
Decree no. 216
on workplace
“All citizens have equal social dignity and are equal at law,
without distinction of sex, race, language, religion, political
opinion, personal and social conditions”.
Institutions and Action
Institutions and actions
UNAR
Independent, governmental nature
Promote equality in general
Actions:
Report cases of discrimination, provide immediate support
Promote studies and public awareness
Institutions and Action
Institutions and actions
AGEDO Nazionale
(Parents) help parents
Inform students, train school staffs
Related fields: PR, Intervent in political debate, etc.
Gay Center
Gay Help Line
Space initiative for LGBT organizations and individuals.
Institutions and Action
Institutions and actions
Rete Genitori Rainbow (Rainbow Parents Network):
Support LGBT children and their parents
Community web
Self-help groups
OtherOther
activities
activities
“Love is right”
…But Love is also a right
Other activities
Other activities
NISO project
Other activities
Other activities
Io sono io lavoro
Characteristic of Arcigay Del Trentino
Arcigay:
Federation of associations
Political initiatives and lobbying
Characteristic of Arcigay Del Trentino
Local branch of Arcigay
3 fronts:
 Politics
 Culture
 Social integration
Conclusion
Summary:
• Lack of integrated and independent Body
• Catholic Religion Background
• Activities
Suggestions
Q&A