LGBTQ+ News Italian TikToker takes their own life after internet bullies allegedly targeted them for changing their gender identity An Italian TikToker who came out as trans and then non-binary has taken their own life after internet bullies allegedly targeted them for changing their gender identity. Davide Garufi, 21, came out as a trans woman and asked their followers to call them Alexandra. After a few months, the content cre By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Valentina Petrillo, the first trans athlete to compete in the Paralympic Games, responds to JK Rowling post calling the athlete a “cheat” Valentina Petrillo, the first trans athlete to compete in the Paralympic Games, has defended her participation in Paris and hit back after Harry Potter author JK Rowling called her a ‘cheat’ on social media. Petrillo represented Italy in the women’s T12 200m and 400m sprint events for partially sigh By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Pope Francis mocked as Rome LGBTQ+ Pride Parade celebrates 30th anniversary The Rome LGBTQ+ Pride Parade celebrated its 30th anniversary in June as tens of thousands of people in brightly coloured outfits marched through the Italian capital waving banners, dancing and singing as they marked gay rights and poked fun at Pope Francis, who had to issue an apology last month aft By Graham Robson • 1 min read
General News Italy moves to criminalise violence against LGBTQ+ people LGBTQ+ activists in Italy are celebrating after the lower house of parliament voted to pass a bill which would make violence against LGBTQ+ people and disabled people a hate crime. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community Italy split over LGBTQ+ rights A violent attack highlights the fact that, alongside the coronavirus pandemic, Italy is facing another social crisis. By Contributor • 2 min read
Community News IGLTA confirm Global Convention in Milan 2022 The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association confirms it will bring its 38th Annual Global Convention to Milan in 2022. By Contributor • 2 min read
