May 17, 2013: Arcigay's anti-homophobia initiatives

Arezzo – Bari – Bologna – Catania – Chieti – Cremona – Cosenza – Cuneo – Ferrara – Foggia – Genoa – Grosseto – L'Aquila – Mantua – Messina – Milan – Modena – Naples – Padua – Palermo – Pavia – Pesaro Urbino – Ravenna – Reggio Calabria – Reggio Emilia – Rimini – Rome – Rovigo – Salerno – Siena – Syracuse – Turin – Trani – Trento – Trieste – Vercelli – Verona

Arezzo

Friday, May 10, at 11:30 a.m. at the Provincial Council Hall (Piazza della Libertà 3)
at the PRESS CONFERENCE to present PLAY PRIDE – sport for rights
event that will take place on Saturday 11th in Arezzo and Sunday 12th in Capolona, organized with the patronage of the Province of Arezzo and the Municipality of Capolona and the media partnership of the radio program Oltre le Differenze – Antenna Radio Esse
The following will speak at the press conference:
Antonio Leti – President of the UISP Arezzo Committee,
Veronica Vasarri – secretary of Arcigay Arezzo,
a representative of the Provincial Council of Arezzo,
a representative of the Capolona Municipal Council

Bari

May 17: 12:00 pm press conference for the opening of the LGBT office at the Bari municipality, the ceremony will be held in the council wing;
8:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.: Flyer distribution in front of schools in Bari to remind all students that they are our future and that homophobia and homophobic bullying are still present;
From 7:00 pm, an exhibition of photos and the history of homophobic murders throughout history.
May 23-24 Conference (see attachment): “Towards a pluralistic family: the multiplicity of affectivity and sexuality, the shadow of reparative theories”.

Bologna

May 17: Against Homophobia! International Day Against Homophobia/Transphobia
On May 17th, Il Cassero – LGBT Center is pleased to present a program of events curated by Bologna's LGBT associations to raise awareness among citizens of the issues of homo/transphobia and the discrimination to which the LGBT population is subjected.
May 13, 2013 – 9.00 pm ArciLesbica Bologna presents
Death is not the same for everyone: homophobia in the loss of a loved one. On the erasure of being lesbian and gay as a cause of further pain in the circumstance of death.
They will talk about it
Dr. Chiara Baiamonte, Psychotherapist, Professor of "Safeguarding and Protection of Gender Subjectivities" in the Master's Degree in "Safeguarding, Rights and Protection of Minors" at the University of Ferrara, Psychological Consultant for Arcilesbica Ferrara
Attorney Stefania Guglielmi - Freelance, Lecturer in "Protecting the Rights of New Families" in the Master's Degree in "Protection, Rights and Protection of Minors" at the University of Ferrara, Legal Consultant for Arcilesbica Ferrara
May 14th at 9:00 PM
Book presentation: Adolescence and Violence. Homophobic Bullying as a Formation of Masculinity.
by Giuseppe Burgio
Mimesis Editions discusses this with the author and Luca Pietrantoni.
meeting organized by Progetto Scuola Cassero and Progetto Alice
Friday, May 17, 1 p.m. Piazzola Market and Montagnola Gardens, flying origami event to raise awareness and narrate homophobia through the distribution of narrative origami.
Friday, May 17, 4 p.m., Giardini Margherita, Take a rainBOW
PeopAll, volunteers from the Cassero LGBT Center in Bologna, invite the entire community to chalk the paths of the Margherita Gardens in the colors of the rainbow, to raise awareness on the issues of homophobia and to feel part of a colorful magical medium.
May 18th Pink Night: An evening of wild dancing and fun with photo corners and videos against homophobia.
Monday, May 20, 9 p.m. Bologna, Bossi Hall of the Martini Conservatory, Piazza Rossini, 2
KOMOS – Bologna Gay Choir, sponsored by the Municipality of Bologna and the Emilia-Romagna Region, and with the support of Uvagina e Vinocchio, Osteria Bocca Buona, Masterapia holistic massages, Dr. Andrea Steppi's Dental Practice, and BeatStudio Recording.
presents
CINDERELLA or Goodness in Triumph A comic drama in two acts.
Libretto by JACOPO FERRETTI
Music by Gioachino Rossini
Don Ramiro, Prince of Salerno: ENEA SCALA
Dandini, his valet: GIORGIO CAODURO
Don Magnifico, Baron of Montefiascone: ALFONSO ANTONIOZZI
Clorinda, daughter of Don Magnifico: ELEONORA CILLI
Tisbe, daughter of Don Magnifico: TIZIANA TRAMONTI
Angelina, under the name of Cenerentola, stepdaughter of Don Magnifico: FEDERICA CARNEVALE
Alidoro, philosopher, Don Ramiro's teacher: LUCA GALLO
KOMOS – GAY CHOIR OF BOLOGNA
Choirmaster: PAOLO V. MONTANARI
Piano: ELISA MONTIPÒ
Narrator: DRUSILLA FOER
Free admission for ANLAIDS EMILIA-ROMAGNA
May 25: Bologna Bugs football tournament on Saturday, May 25
10:00-12:00 Arcigay Documentation Center "Il Cassero" "Giraffes Don't Dance"“
Animated reading and workshop for children (4-8 years)
in collaboration with the Arcobaleno Families Association and the Frame Association
Free, reservations required: 051.0957214 – [email protected]

Catania

The Catania Territorial Committee is organizing the day against homophobia on May 17th, structured as follows:
A White Night will take place at the venue between May 16th and 17th, featuring a display of informational materials, meetings with associations and citizens, an outdoor installation of videos and mannequins, and various performances in the form of forays into different squares.

Chieti

Arcigay Chieti On the occasion of the World Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

Meeting – Debate on:

Homophobia, Homosexuality, Christianity.
Paths to a new paradigm

Speakers:
Dr. Mara Maretti, researcher in Sociology, professor of
Social Policies, University of Chieti-Pescara "G. d'Annunzio"“

Rev. Greetje van der Veer, pastor of the Evangelical Church
Multi-site Methodist Church in Palombaro – Pescara – Fermo

Attorney Andrea Cerrone, PhD in Human Rights Protection
Fundamentals, University of Teramo

Wednesday, May 15, 5:00 PM
At the council chamber of the Province of Chieti
Corso Marruccino

For more information: facebook.com/arcigay.chieti

Citizens are invited to participate

with the patronage of the Province of Chieti

Cremona

On May 17th, the Cremona Provincial Committee of Arcigay is organizing two awareness-raising events against homophobia, with a presence in the square with gazebos, posters and flags to distribute materials and make ourselves visible.
Crema: Piazza Duomo, Saturday, May 18th from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
– Cremona: Corso Campi, Sunday, May 19th from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Cosenza

On the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, the city of Cosenza has decided to promote a single calendar called "May, Month Against Homophobia." All local associations will promote their activities in this calendar, which we will all participate in, in a spirit of collaboration and a common fight against all forms of homophobia.
The associations involved will be Eos Cosenza, Equality, Omocrazia, Polis Aperta, and the organizers of local LGBT evenings Elegance & Eclisse Staff.
Below are the month's events, which may be supplemented by additional days. For any updates, please visit the website eosarcigaycosenza.wordpress.com, the Eos Cosenza Facebook profile, or our Eos Arcigay Cosenza Facebook group.
May 4 – (I had already communicated this, but after checking it is not yet present on the national website) – Participation in the event created by Arci Crotone and the Marco Polo association, entitled “Civil Rights, rights denied to de facto couples,” where we were invited to be part of the group of speakers, represented by President Lavinia Durantini.
May 8 – Rainbow Dinner – Meeting/Dinner with Fabrizio Paoletti, member of the “Rainbow Families”
May 11th – Fusion evening entitled “Men with skirts”, a disco evening where we will be present with an information stand together with other associations
May 13/14 – Meeting with the “Lucrezia della Valle” school, with distribution of information material in the classes (The date will be defined on Monday May 6 in a meeting with the high school principal.
May 16 – Presentation of the book “Oltre” by writer Vincenzo Perrellis, organized by Exlusive Agency, which will be held at Alt Art at 7:00 pm. We are invited to participate in the discussion following the presentation.
May 17 – Event organized by the Cosenza movement Omocrazia, with the presentation of its new campaign against homophobia, in which we will participate as simple collaborators.
May 21 – Presentation of the book "Cani Randagi" by Roberto Paterlini, organized by RAI Cosenza, where we were invited as speakers, represented by President Lavinia Durantini. The presentation will be held at the "Parco degli Enotri" in Mendicino, starting at 6:00 PM.
May 25 – Fusion disco evening entitled “We Are All Pink Angels” dedicated to the memory of the “boy in the pink pants” where we will be present with a stand together with other associations.
May 20th – 2nd "Campioni D'guaglianza" Tournament organized by the Eos Cosenza Territorial Club, the second edition of the Cosenza soccer tournament promoted and organized by our club. (The date will be announced soon, depending on the number of teams that register.

Wedge

"The Colors of Love" Review“
04 CUNEO / “Janus” Bookshop – Piazza Europa, 24 / 5:30 pm Presentation of the book “The Last Wave of the Lake” by Stefano Paolo Giussani
September 9, SALUZZO / Old Town Hall – Via Salita al Castello, 26 / 8:45 PM Screening of the documentary film "Twice as Parents" – followed by a discussion with Agedo parents. The event is organized in collaboration with the EsserCi Association. www.duevoltegenitori.com
18 SAVIGLIANO / University Cloister – Via Garibaldi, 6 / 3pm - 6pm
Living Library
24 CUNEO/ QI – Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 33 / 9.00 pm
“Kiss Face” – Theatrical performance by Voci Erranti Onlus based on the book of the same name by Giorgio Ghibaudo.
30 CUNEO / Cinema Monviso – Via XX Settembre, 14 / 9.00 pm Screening of the film “As if Not Said”.
Press Release: "Enough Homophobia" Demonstration in Piazzetta Audifreddi in Cuneo on May 17th at 6pm
The International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) is an event promoted by the European Union and celebrated annually on May 17th since 2007. The aim of the day is to promote and coordinate international awareness-raising and prevention events to combat homophobia and transphobia. The Municipality of Cuneo and the Piedmont Region have committed, through motions approved last year, to supporting this day and related events.
Agedo Cuneo is organizing an event titled "Enough Homophobia" on May 17th at 6:00 PM in Piazzetta Audifreddi in Cuneo. The event aims to provide a moment of reflection and reflection. Music, readings, and testimonies will be presented from the stage by representatives of institutions and associations, with the participation of the theater group
Lea Carelli stated: "Agedo Cuneo strongly supported and worked to organize this demonstration so that people would understand that homophobia and transphobia are still killing people in Italy today. Homophobia and transphobia are a dark evil in our society. We must break the silence that often accompanies these situations. This is why we want to build a bridge on May 17th and allow people to understand the evil that is perpetrated daily through jokes, insults, exclusion, mobbing, and even violence and even the killing of LGBT people. To put a stop to all this, we must first tear away the veil of silence that often accompanies these situations: we want to speak directly to people's hearts to bring hope, the hope of a new society where all differences are valued. Where no parent should be ashamed of having a gay child, where no son or daughter should be afraid to come out to their parents. Where no one should be afraid of losing their job or being attacked. Therefore, at the end of the demonstration, we will distribute hearts that people can take home with them to remember." Every day, we have made a commitment. The commitment to stand alongside gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people. We thank the Municipality of Cuneo, which promptly welcomed our initiative, the Province of Cuneo, the Municipalities of Boves and Borgo San Dalmazzo for their patronage, and all the associations that support us and will be participating in the event. The event has received the patronage of: the Municipality of Cuneo, the Municipality of Boves, the Municipality of Borgo San Dalmazzo, Amnesty International, the Province of Cuneo, the Boves School of Peace, SNOQ, Arci, Mente in Pace, Emmaus, Onthebus, the Cuneo Anti-Violence Network, and the Arcigay Figli della Luna Territorial Committee of Cuneo.

Ferrara

Friday, May 17th
10.00 am Music Hall, Cloister of San Paolo, Via Boccaleone 19, Ferrara Etoile Company, European Theatre Centre in: For a Kiss
Freely inspired by the text "Un bacio" by Ivan Cotroneo. Directed by Daniele Franci, with Antonio Perissinotto, Luca Luppi, Meri Zambelli, and featuring Emanuele Cigarini on piano. {Reserved for secondary schools} Admission €4.00
4:30 p.m., Arengo Hall, Town Hall, Municipal Gate 2, Ferrara. Presentation of the PICO (Interinstitutional Protocol for Combating Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Transphobia)
Speakers: Professor Chiara Scapoli {Rector's Delegate for Equal Opportunities, University of Ferrara}; Councilor Caterina Ferri {Province of Ferrara}; Councilor Deanna Marescotti {Municipality of Ferrara}; Elisabetta Chinarelli {Representative of the city's LGBT Associations (Circomassimo Arcigay Arcilesbica Ferrara, Agedo, Famiglie Arcobaleno)} and Enrico Balestra (UISP)
5:30 p.m., Arengo Hall, Town Hall, Piazzetta Municipale 2, Ferrara
The ban on discrimination against homosexual and transgender people in the workplace {10 years after Legislative Decree no. 216} Introduced by: Prof. Paola Bastianoni {Associate Professor of Dynamic Psychology, University of Ferrara} Speaker: Avv. Antonio Rotelli {President of the LGBT Rights Lawyers' Office, Lenford Network}
8:00 PM-12:00 AM Circolo Arci Bolognesi, Piazzetta S. Nicolò, Ferrara Stop! In the name of love. Exhibitions of artistic eco-crafts with aperitif, music, and cultural entertainment.
DJ Set No yeah!
Organized by Circomassimo Arcigay Arcilesbica Ferrara and Arci Bolognesi, in collaboration with Agedo and Famiglie Arcobaleno and sponsored by the Municipality of Ferrara
From May 13th to May 19th 2013
Sport for All: Football for Equality "Sport consists in delegating to the body some of the highest virtues of the soul." Jean Giraudoux, Sport, 1924. Awareness Week on Best Practices to Combat Homophobia in Sports Environments. Organization: Circomassimo Arcigay Arcilesbica Ferrara, in collaboration with UISP-Comitato di Ferrara. All sports clubs and delegations, both amateur and otherwise, can request the bracelet symbolizing the STOP! IN THE NAME OF LOVE campaign by contacting the following email addresses: [email protected] [email protected] info: www.circomassimo.org ww.uisp.it/ferrara

Foggia

All the initiatives and events for the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
May 15th at 9:00 pm from Tolleranza Zero for the final preparations for the demonstration on May 17th;
May 16th with Link Foggia in Pachino starting at 10:30 PM towards the "Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia"; (https://www.facebook.com/events/195590160595152/?ref=3)
May 17th we will be in Piazza Cesare Battisti starting at 6:00 PM for the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (https://www.facebook.com/events/363306790435459/?fref=ts)
May 18th at 5:00 PM, soccer tournament against homophobia and transphobia at the 'Sulla Strada di Emmaus' community with Arcigay, Emmaus, Fratelli della Stazione and Gaas

Genoa

Below is the schedule of events scheduled in Genoa for the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia on May 17, 2013, organized and/or attended by Approdo Arcigay Genova:
1) The presentation of a short film entitled Article 3: Learning by Quoting will be held on May 16, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at the Approdo Arcigay Genova headquarters at Vico di Mezzagalera 3. The video features readings by actors from the Musicalmente theater association, who recount episodes and reflections on homosexual life, starting with Article 3 of the Constitution of the Italian Republic. The video will be available online the following day.
2) The presence on May 17, 2013, from 3:00 pm to 7:30 pm, in Piazza G. Matteotti, near Via San Lorenzo, of a demonstration organized by the Italian Secretariat of Medical Students (SISM) in collaboration with Approdo Arcigay Genova entitled Homophobia Sucks.
3) The display of a rainbow flag on the facade of the Palazzo Ducale facing Piazza R. De Ferrari, that is, the so-called six-color rainbow flag with the red band at the top representing the global gay liberation movement.
Further events are being planned in collaboration with the Fondazione Palazzo Ducale in Genoa, which will be held in the significant setting of the Palazzo Ducale in Genoa.

Grosseto

Saturday 11 May at 6.00 pm in Piazza Dante Flash Mob “The Biggest Heart!” For the first time in Grosseto the HEART MADE OF PEOPLE will be organized, an immense heart made of people, IMPORTANT to come with a red t-shirt
Sunday, May 12, 3:00 p.m. at the Fondazione il Sole, a debate on disability, sexuality, and affectivity.
From May 12th to 18th, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM, the CEDAV Hall in Via Mazzini will host an exhibition of the works submitted for the visual arts contest aimed at young people. Votes will be given for your favorite to win the competition.
Sunday 12 May at 5:30 pm at CEDAV via Mazzini in the historic centre, inauguration of the exhibition of the Amore & Dintorni Visual Arts Contest
Meet at 3:00 PM at the Fondazione il Sole hall on Viale Uranio with psychologist Priscilla Berardi to discuss a rarely discussed topic due to widespread prejudice.
Wednesday, May 15, 9:00 p.m., Stella Cinema, screening of the film "As Unsaid"“
Mattia is about to move to Madrid with his boyfriend Eduard, so he won't have to reveal his gay nature to his family. Eduard, however, is convinced their union has the blessing of everyone in his family...
Friday, May 17, 8:00 p.m. Dinner against homophobia at the Circolo Arci Khorakhané
On the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, a dinner featuring the hit TV series "Tonight I'm Cooking" will be held at the Circolo Arci Khorakhané on Via Ugo Bassi. RESERVATIONS: 3927177170
Saturday, May 18, 6:00 p.m. Final concert and testimonials in Piazza De Maria
This rich week of events will conclude with a concert in the center of Piazza Esperanto where local and Tuscan musical groups will perform, interspersed with testimonials from the LGBTIQ world.

The Eagle

Arcigay Massimo Consoli L'Aquila on the occasion of the World Day against Homophobia on May 17th, Wednesday May 15th at 5:00 pm will meet the press at the marquee in Piazza Duomo to illustrate the Italian situation in the field of crimes against homosexual and transsexual people and to present the theatrical show "The importance of washing early - Katechesi di purificAzione",

Civic performance by Mikamale Teatro Di and with Mikaela Cappucci, organized in view of this anniversary.

The invitation is open to newspapers and anyone who wishes to participate.

Arcigay Massimo Consoli L'Aquila

President Carla Liberatore

Secretary Leonardo Dongiovanni

“The Importance of Washing Early” – Purification Kathechesis
Civic performance by Mikamale Teatro
By and with Mikaela Cappucci
10:00 PM at Arcigay L'Aquila headquarters (VIALE DUCA DEGLI ABRUZZI 1)

*Possibility to join Arcigay on site.

Info +39 3341602915

Mantua

From May 5th onwards, the porticoes of Via Broletto, Mantua, will host a photographic exhibition curated by Paolo Barbi.
“Glances of Europe” with the participation of Arcigay Mantova.
May 12 – 4-8 pm – Loggia del Grano, Mantova, information stand in collaboration with Santagnese10 and Mantova2019
May 11 – 4:30 pm – Plenipotentiary Palace, Mantua Heresy Day Heresy Day
promoted by PSI and the Mantua association
Debate on ethical issues with Dr. Mario Riccio (Welby case), Hon. Pia Locatelli (PSI), Sen. Sergio Lo Giudice (PD), and Prof. Stefano Anastasia (Antigone Association).
May 14th – June 11th – Cinema del Carbone, Mantua May 14th – June 11th – Cinema del Carbone, Mantua “Almost Nothing. The Details That Matter” IX Film Festival with Homosexual Themes IX Film Festival with Homosexual Themes (every Tuesday – 9 pm – with aperitifs, meetings, guests)
May 17 – 6 pm – Waldensian Church, Via Isabella d'Este on the occasion of the day against homophobia day against homophobia prayer vigil prayer against homophobia against homophobia homophobia
7:30 p.m. – Rainbow Aperitif – Malube Bar, Via Oberdan
9:00 PM – Plenipotentiary Palace, Piazza Sordello Book presentation “Rand Dogs” with the author, Roberto Paterlini
debate on LGBT rights debate on LGBT rights
With Nicola Sodano* (Mayor of Mantua), the Hon. Giovanna Martelli, the Hon. Alessandro Zan*, Massimo Clara (lawyer), and Elena Magri
May 18th – 6pm – Mantua's historic centre Information stand and fundraiser Information stand and fundraiser Flash mob against homophobia with the collaboration of Sara Sbronzeri's crew
May 25th – 8pm – Lago di Mezzo, Imbarcadero b May 25th – 8pm – Lago di Mezzo, Imbarcadero “rainbow boat” a sunset cruise on the lakes of Mantua with Salamandra Sisters drag show, DJ set special guest special guest Alessandro Fullin

Messina
• PROGRAM FOR THE THREE DAYS AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA ON 17 MAY 2013
• In collaboration with other local organizations, this is the program:
1) From May 12th to 16th, Messina Ora, a local TV station very close and sensitive to these issues, will tour the city interviewing citizens about their views on homophobia, so that we too can understand what our province's current thinking is.
May 16th: 4:00 PM–5:00 PM, together with representatives of other associations, we will be on Radio Street to talk about what May 17th means to us.
May 16: 7:00 PM at the officina multicultural center, open microphones for anyone who wants to share a message against homophobia on Messinaora TV.
• May 16: 7:00 pm at the Officina multicultural centre, fixed photography space for couples who want to immortalise their gay/lesbian/trans/straight bond to say no to homophobia.
May 16th: 8.00 pm at the multicultural workshop center, intervention from the stage by the authorities present
May 16th: 9:30 pm at the Officina multicultural center, disco evening to dance together and say no to homophobia. Free admission.
May 17th, 10:30 a.m. press conference
May 17th at 5:00 pm at the ARCI THOMAS SANKARA headquarters in via Campo delle Vettovaglie. Meeting with blood transfusion centers to discuss the discrimination that occurs in blood transfusion centers.
May 17th at 10.00 pm information stand against homo/lesbian/transphobia at the multi-curricular center L'officina during another disco open to all
May 17 For believers: at 8:00 pm, as every year, the prayer vigil for the victims of homophobia and transphobia will be repeated in the church of Madonna della Scala (behind Oviesse in Messina).
https://www.facebook.com/events/448584348569248/?ref=3
May 18th: screening of some films in the center occupied by the Pinelli group, followed by music and dancing.
The program may be subject to change or the addition of other initiatives. You can find everything on the Makwan Arcigay Messina Facebook page.
The initiatives are organized in collaboration with Arci Thomas Sankara, APTACOSS (S.Alessio Siculo), Centro Multiculturale Officine, Ass. Indipendente-mente, CGIL, Messina ora (TV), Radio Street, Gruppo Pinelli, Ogni maledetta domenica (LGBT disco Messina, Cuore di Mamma LGBT Family & Friends Messina, Sportello Legale Makwan Messina, Sicilia Libera (political association), Makwan Arcigay Messina.

Milan

Arcigay Milan is organizing a 25-kilometer relay race against homophobia on Sunday, May 19th. Athletes will pass a rainbow flag every kilometer.

Modena

May 17, 2013, 9 p.m., Council Chamber of Campori Castle, Piazza Sassi 2, Soliera
Screening of the film GET REAL – HIDDEN LIVES
It's a funny and ironic comedy, which takes place in a school setting. Steven is a sixteen-year-old boy,
He's madly in love with the... most handsome guy in school, John. There are many problems, but Steven...
manages, even if with difficulty, to reconcile college life with his parents' aspirations and his own chores.
sexual encounters. All his friends are trying to impress someone: some the driving instructor, some the new girl.
editor of the class newspaper. Steven tries to impress John and… he succeeds!
Following is a discussion on the topic of HOMOPHOBIC BULLYING.

Padua

FRIDAY, MAY 10 – 6 PM in the Sala Caduti di Nassiryia – Piazza dei Signori
Five Hundred Million Stars
Presentation of Mabel Morri's graphic novel and display of original illustrations. The author will be present.
Rebecca was born and raised in Rimini. She has a symbiotic relationship with her mother and is unable to deal with her own feelings. Her life is a succession of happy hours, unresolved relationships with friends who often turn out to be mere acquaintances. Then, one day, she meets Caterina. It's never been easy to let go of someone else, but this time is different. Rebecca is finally happy, at least until she realizes that it's more than just friendship that binds her to Caterina. After moments of hesitation, she decides to follow her heart.
A graphic novel that clearly, decisively, and unambiguously reveals the female homosexual universe. Mabel Morri unequivocally tells us about the other half of the world, writing an Italian story with a lesbian theme.

FRIDAY, MAY 17 – 6:30 PM in Piazza delle Erbe
Let's tackle homophobia
Padua rugby clubs stand against discrimination. The initiative was carried out in collaboration with the Padua City Council's Department of Sport.
“"Let's tackle homophobia" starting with sport: Padua's rugby clubs are holding a flash mob in Piazza delle Erbe to say no to all homophobic discrimination. Padua's rugby professionals (and other sports) will send a message of respect and appreciation for diversity in Padua's most important square, Piazza delle Erbe, the heart of city life. A lesson for adults and children from a sport where respect for one's opponent is considered the first commandment.

FRIDAY, MAY 17 – 5 PM in Piazza dei Signori
Anti-homophobia signs
Padua students protested against homophobia. The initiative was organized in collaboration with the Padua Student Network and the University Union (UDU).
Student initiatives for the International Day Against Homophobia will take place in Piazza dei Signori. Students will create panels, small works of art with a clear message: no to discrimination.

FRIDAY, MAY 17 – 1:30 PM – Piazza Cavour
What would you be better at?
“"What would you be better at?" is the question being asked by the students of the Psychology degree program at the University of Padua who, at the initiative of Professor Vieno, known for his community awareness-raising interventions in the city of Padua, will organize a flashmob at 1:30 pm in Piazza Cavour on May 17, the International Day Against Homophobia.
The event they propose will consist of painting the white T-shirts of those who participate in it in various colors, to the words of the song "Io vengo dalla luna," to demonstrate how beautiful a colorful world can be and that it is not necessary to use violence to make it known.

Naples

Arcigay Napoli, with the support of the Department of Equal Opportunities
The Municipality of Naples, in collaboration with the Campania Pride Coordination Committee, has organized a day dedicated to cultural initiatives and sporting activities to mark May 17, 2013. This day is based on the belief that culture and sport are complementary and synergistic tools for eliminating any preconceived notions of intolerance and hostility toward homosexual and transgender people.

EVENTS CALENDAR

The following program will take place on May 17th at the Antisala dei Baroni of the Maschio Angioino:

10.30 am The Arcigay Antinoo Committee of Naples presents the book “Teatro” by Fortunato Calvino. .
Readings by Gino Curcione, Pietro Juliano, and Rita Montes. Coordinator: Claudio Finelli.

11.30 am Roberto Azzurro in “De Profundis” by Oscar Wilde.

12:00 PM The Arcigay Antinoo Committee of Naples presents the book "Homosexual Communities. Social Sciences on the LGBT Population" by Fabio Corbisiero. Franco Grillini, Honorary President of Arcigay, will speak. Gianmarco Cesario will be the moderator.

During the morning, the 'RacConta' project will be presented – documenting crimes and other acts motivated by hatred against LGBTI people.

4:30 pm, Antesala dei Baroni del Maschio Angioino, the i Ken ONLUS Association presents the book ”Diary of an Old Queer” by and with Nino Spirlì, with the presence of the President of the Provincial Council of Reggio Calabria.

At 6:30 pm at the Collana Stadium in Naples, the gay five-a-side football team Pochos Napoli (Arcigay Napoli) will challenge the five-a-side football team of the Municipality of Naples in an exhibition tournament.

Participation in all events is free.

All the initiatives are supported by the Campania Pride Coordination, towards June 29th, the date of the next regional Pride in Naples (Naples Campania Pride 2013).

Finally, a nationwide communication campaign by Arcigay (Some people are gay/lesbian/trans – Get over it) is planned in Naples to raise awareness and combat homo/transphobia.

Pavia

On May 9th, starting at 6:00 PM, a conference on homoparenting will be held in the 400 classroom in Pavia, along with a screening of the documentary film "The Wolf in Shorts.".
On May 17th, we organized an event in Bressana Bottarone (PV) with the screening of the film “2 volte genitori,” a project created by Agedo Onlus.
The event will be attended by the board of Arcigay Pavia – Coming Aut, mothers from Pavia's LGBT community, and the LGBT-friendly community of Pavia and its province. Speakers will include Giuseppe Polizzi, president of our association; Davide Rovati, mayor of Bressana Bottarone and president of the youth council; Luisa Pollini, spokesperson for Agedo; and Claudio Cipelletti, director of the film. The screening will be followed by a short discussion. Finally, on the 25th, Arcigay Pavia will be in the square for the 4th annual "Diversity Festival." The day will begin with a parade starting from the Pavia train station and winding down Corso Garibaldi and Strada Nuova, before ending in Piazza Della Vittoria. Alongside Arcigay Pavia, associations for people with disabilities, women, and immigrants will also participate in the event.

Palermo

Palermo, the seat of this year's national Pride, will host on May 17, 2013:
1) Conference "Pride and Prejudice, the Italian Press, and the LGBT Question" 6:00 PM, Town Hall. Speakers include Maria Laura Rodotà, Pierluigi Diaco, Delia Vaccarello, Stefano Campagna, Enrico del Mercato, Constanze Reuscher, and Titti De Simone.
2) "Lesbians Don't Exist," screening at 9:30 pm at Cinema de Seta, Cantieri Culturali della Zisa, in collaboration with the Sicilia Queer Film Festival. Directors Laura Landi and Giovanna Selis will be present.

Pesaro Urbino

Initiatives planned for the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia promoted by Arcigay Agorà in the Marche region.
Tuesday, May 14:
Morning: Assembly against homophobia at the Cantalamessa Art School in Macerata, with the participation of Luca Perilli (Arcigay Agorà) and Mariacristina Mochi (Agedo Pesaro).
Friday, May 17:
Morning: Leafleting against homophobia in high schools in Pesaro, Fano, and Urbino in collaboration with RSM Pesaro-Urbino.
9:00 PM: Screening of the documentary film "Due volte genitori" (Two Times Parents) by Claudio Cipelletti, at the Sala Bramante in Fermignano (Viale Martiri della Libertà, 20). A public debate will follow. The event is promoted by the "il Vascello" association together with Arcigay Agorà, GAP Urbino, Agedo Pesaro, and CGIL Nuovi Diritti.
Saturday, May 18th:
11 am - 6 pm: Party at Villa Scuderi (contrada Saletta 39, Recanati) to present the Agorà group from Macerata.

Reggio Calabria

Reggio Emilia

ARGIGAY GIOCONDA, on the occasion of the international day against homophobia (17 May), is organizing the “Week against homophobia and transphobia” from 11 to 18 May.
PERIOD
From May 11th to 18th 2013
PLAN:
- Friday 10th at 12.00 Red Room, Reggio Emilia Municipality, inauguration of the week and press conference at the Reggio Emilia Municipal Office
– SATURDAY 11th 8pm Award ceremony for the competition “HIV AND SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES: TESTING AND PREVENTION” + theatrical performance “Fullin reads Fullin” by and with Alessandro Fullin at Teatro Regiò
– MONDAY 13th screening of the film “Mambo Italiano” by Emile Gaudreault at the Arcigay Gioconda headquarters at 8:30 pm.
– TUESDAY 14th Transsexuality and transphobia with Progetto Rosmery and Porpora Marcasciano, president of MIT (transsexual identity movement) at Arcigay Gioconda headquarters at 8:30 pm
– WEDNESDAY 15th “Fuck homophobia” fat aperitif at the Arci Gardenia club 8.00 PM in collaboration with the Arci Gardenia club
– THURSDAY 16th “Homosexuality and Immigration” with Giorgio Dall'Amico, National Head of Migration and Asylum, 8:30 pm, Arcigay Gioconda headquarters
– FRIDAY 17th theatrical performance “Some Like It Protected” by NET and UP, directed by Delmonte Luca at Officina delle Arti at 9pm
– SATURDAY 18th 2nd edition of the five-a-side football tournament against homophobia and transphobia at 4:30 pm at the Pigal Arci club, in collaboration with UISP REGGIO EMILIA and Polisportiva Zelig
PARTNERS: Rosmery Project; MIT (transgender identity movement); Arci Gardenia; Net; UP; Uisp RE; Zelig Sports Club; HIV Reggio Emilia Table, Municipality of Reggio Emilia, Province of Reggio Emilia, Arcigay, Arci, Teatro del Cigno, Arci Pigal

Ravenna
On Friday 17 May Arcigay is organising:

3:00 PM
– Meeting at the QUAKE Center in Via Eraclea 25 (Arcigay Ravenna headquarters). .
– Screening of the short film “Spell it Out” (Stonewall video for teacher training on combating homophobic bullying in schools).
– Concentration of the procession.

4:00 PM
– Departure of the procession against homophobia towards Piazza San Francesco, passing through Piazza del Popolo.

5:00 PM
– Arrival of the procession in Piazza San Francesco at the “Cry of the Butterfly” (event organized by the Sugar Factory Group)
– Presentation of the National Arcigay Campaign against Homophobia and Transphobia
– Public Debate
“"Actively Combating Bullying and Discrimination: Experience in Schools. Proposals for the Future."”

Speakers will include:
Representative of UNAR (National Office Against Racial Discrimination)
Flavio Romani – President of Arcigay National
Giorgio Dell'Amico – National Secretariat of Arcigay – LGBT Migrants
Bruno Moroni – National Secretariat of Arcigay – Fighting Homophobia
Michele Dotti – Anthropologist and trainer of intercultural teaching in schools.
Representative of Generations in Movement
Mediators of the House of Cultures

Hosted by Tania Noanda Moroni – President of Arcigay Frida Byron Ravenna

7:00 pm End of the debate

Saturday, May 18th

Open Space for Participatory Democracy (in collaboration with the House of Cultures) for the formation of a permanent working group for the active fight against discrimination.

All individuals and organizations with expertise and interests in human rights, interculturality, social inclusion, anti-discrimination, active citizenship, and related fields are invited to join the Open Space.

To register for the Open Space and buffet, please send an email with your details (name, surname, organization, and role) to [email protected] by Wednesday, May 15th.

Open Space will employ brainstorming techniques to identify needs and potential solutions with the aim of preventing and progressively eliminating all forms of discrimination.

At the end of the Open Space, participants will be asked to sign a collaboration agreement for the formation of the Permanent Working Group.

9:30 am Open Space

Open Space Working Groups:
- School
- Work
– Institutions
– Other Social Territories

11:30 Open Space Group Report

12:30 Plenary discussion on the results and directions for the Permanent Working Group.

1:00 PM Buffet

2:30 p.m. "Waiting for the Festival of Cultures" party“

Various musical and artistic groups will alternate between installations and performances, including Street Dance.

Rimini

RIMINIAMORE Rimini, Piazza Cavour 17 May 2013 from 5.00 pm to 7.30 pm The godmother of the event will be Vladimir Luxuria.
The following will be planned:
Institutional Interventions (Region, Province and Municipality)
Speech by Flavio Romani, national president of Arcigay
Speeches by the associations Arcigay, CGIL, Arci, ANPI, and Coordinamento Donne
DJ set and entertainment by the Rimini-based Tunga staff
Information booths in the square: https://arcigayrimini.blogspot.it
#riminiamore
http://www.facebook.com/RiminiAmore
Arcigay “Alan M. Turing” Rimini, Arcigay Nazionale, CGIL Rimini, ANPI Rimini, Arci Rimini, Coordinamento Donne Rimini, with the patronage of the Province and Municipality of Rimini, wish to send a signal of awareness and presence to counter the worsening violence experienced in our country and the homophobia pervading our cities.
May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, established in 2007 by the European Union.
Homophobia is expressed not only in brutal acts of physical violence against homosexuals, but also in discriminatory and exclusionary attitudes toward LGBT people. In Italy, institutions are slow to take concrete action on the issue of formal and substantive equality for all citizens, and this day in the square will be the means to amplify a civic voice, a unanimous demand for evolution and revolution.
Collective conscience, support from the entire civil society and the institutions of our province, this is what we ask. The fight for rights must be shared and supported by all citizens. A country that does not recognize the same rights for all its citizens is a violent and uncivilized country.
On May 17th, we will take to Piazza Cavour to assert our demands for civility, and we will do so in the way we love most: through joy, laughter, and the communicative energy typical of celebration.
Distinguished guests, music, entertainment, and content, for a renewed, inclusive city that opposes all forms of discrimination.

Rome

May 10: GIORDANO BRUNO HIGH SCHOOL, ROME - PRESENTATION OF THE PROJECTS AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA – REVERSO AND REVOLUTION – AS PART OF THE RAINBOW LABORATORY PROJECT BY GAY CENTER, ARCIGAY ROMA AND ARCILESBICA ROMA
May 13: SOCRATE HIGH SCHOOL, ROME - PRESENTATION OF THE PROJECTS AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA – THE USUAL... AND LOVE FOR ALL – AS PART OF THE RAINBOW LABORATORY PROJECT BY GAY CENTER, ARCIGAY ROMA AND ARCILESBICA ROMA
May 14: ITIS ARMELLINI ROME - PRESENTATION OF THE PROJECTS AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA – LET YOUR SELF COME OUT! AND NO DIFFERENCE – AS PART OF THE RAINBOW LABORATORY PROJECT BY GAY CENTER, ARCIGAY ROME, AND ARCILESBICA ROME
May 17: Fundraising dinners for the Gay Help line 800 713 713 – at the Gay Center in Rome, via Galvani 51F, 9:00 pm. Info: 06 64501102. www.gaycenter.it
May 18: Readings and Poems against Homophobia: 10:00 PM @ Gay Street in Rome, Via di San Giovanni in Laterano (Colosseum side) info 06 64501102 www.gaycenter.it

Rovigo

Friday, May 17, 2013, from 9:00 PM
– Presentation to members of the Arcigay campaign against homophobia
– official launch of the project Data Collection on Hate Crimes against LGBTI People,
This year's project involves Veneto and Campania. The project aims to collect and count trans-homophobic hate crimes through completely anonymous interviews and questionnaires with victims or witnesses of such crimes or discrimination. The same type of data collection is underway in several European Union countries and will continue until the end of 2013.
The data collection is supported by the collaboration of various LGBTI associations in Veneto and divided by region, so we will focus on the Polesine area.
Under the coordination of the LGBTI Resource Monitoring Center.
– 10:00 PM film forum against homophobia
Brotherhood
A story of love and identity. Lars leaves the army and joins a neo-Nazi group that organizes punitive raids against Arabs and homosexuals. His apprenticeship in the "brotherhood" is tough, and Lars is paired with a mentor, Jimmy, who is tasked with testing his reliability and knowledge of key texts like Mein Kampf. Unpredictably, passion ignites between the two. A love lived in secret, until the group's racist and violent rules eventually force the lovers to face the inevitable contradiction: betray their ideological "brothers" or betray each other and their own feelings. Either choice will lead straight to violence, physical or mental. (cinemagay.it)
Following the viewing, discussion and debate on the topics covered.

Salerno

SALERNO TOWARDS NAPOLI CAMPANIA PRIDE 2013
Friday, May 17, 11:00 a.m. Press conference. Salerno City Hall, Salone del Gonfalone.
Friday, May 17, at 6:00 p.m., a meeting and debate on the topic of homophobia and transphobia will be held on the occasion of the National Day of Action against Homophobic Discrimination.
Salerno City Hall. Hall of the Banner.
Countering Homophobia: Best Practices in Campania
The Hermes Project, Anna Lisa Amodeo.
The Territorial Antenna for the Campania region of UNAR-Arcigay Salerno, Ottavia Voza.
University of Salerno, Anti-Discrimination Help Desk, OGEPO. Marisa Pellizzari, Francesco Napoli.
Saturday, May 18, 6:30 pm.
Gardens of Villa Carrara
Debate on the topic of gender violence, with the participation of Frida, If Not Now When, and Western Indians.
Wednesday, May 22, 9:00 p.m., at the Gas Company Sports Field
A KICK TO THE GENDER: Salerno's "Ciaccarelle" challenge Naples' "Pochos".
Saturday, May 25, opening day of CampaniaPride 2013.
4:00 PM: Departure of the “Rights Buses” from the outskirts of Salerno to the city center.
6:00 PM. Debate on the new bills submitted to the Chambers regarding same-sex marriage, homophobia, and amendments to the Registry Reassignment Act.
Guests: Sergio Lo Giudice, Luis Alberto Orellana, Cathy La Torre, Antonio Rotelli.

Siena

A packed program from May 10th to 18th in Siena, promoted by the Pansexual Movement Arcigay Siena and the provincial Arci Week against Homophobia: eight days of initiatives against prejudices and clichés
Bacaro and Pallecchi: "Diversity must be seen as a factor in societal growth."“
Eight days of meetings, book presentations, documentary screenings, and other initiatives dedicated to homophobia and the LGBTQI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex) community are scheduled in Siena from Friday, May 10th to Saturday, May 18th. This week's program, "Homophobic is not logic – Why love between equals is not so different," returns to coincide with the International Day for the Elimination of Homophobia, scheduled for May 17th. The events are promoted by the Siena Provincial Association (ARCI) and the pansexual movement (ARCIGAY Siena) as part of the activities planned by the Provincial Observatory against Discrimination, with the patronage of the Province.
“"The Week Against Homophobia," say Giovanni Bacaro and Serenella Pallecchi, presidents of the Pansexual Movement Arcigay Siena and the Provincial ARCI of Siena, respectively, "aims to be an opportunity to raise public awareness about respect for the rights of homosexual and transgender citizens, who are too often judged and singled out for their sexual orientation based on unfounded and offensive prejudices and clichés. With a rich program of meetings and initiatives, we aim to foster discussion, dialogue, and serious and genuine awareness of these issues and the fact that Italy still lacks any legislative protection against homophobia. 'Diversity' is an added value and a factor in the growth of our society. It is not a limitation or, worse still, a problem.".
Anti-Homophobia Week will open on Friday, May 10th with the "Verba volant, scripta...queer!" event, which will run until Sunday, May 12th, featuring three days of book presentations of LGBTQ+ literature. The first event will be held at the Ancilli bookshop, located at Via delle Terme 45; on Saturday, May 11th, it will be held at the "La Zona" bookshop, located at Via Provenzano Salvani 8; while the third day of the event, Sunday, May 12th, will be held at the CubaLibro bookshop, located at the Porta Siena shopping center. All events begin at 5:30 pm and admission is free. Anti-Homophobia Week will continue on Tuesday, May 14th with the screening of the documentary "L'amore e basta," which tells the love stories of nine gay and lesbian couples. The event will begin at 5:30 pm at the Circolo Arci Centro, located at Via di Città 101, and will be followed by a discussion on the theme of Stefano Consiglio's film. Wednesday, May 15th, will feature Aperipan, a gay-friendly aperitif starting at 8:00 PM at Bar Termini, located at Via dei Termini 46, with the presentation of the national literary competition "Parliamo d'amore." On Thursday, May 16th, at 5:30 PM, the Circolo Arci Centro will host the debate "Homobullying: Education and Diversity," dedicated to schools and youth in the Siena area, with the participation of experts in the field. During the evening, the "Concerto per Voce Sola" (Concert for Sola) first-time listening service will also be presented.
On Friday, May 17, the International Day Against Homophobia, a memorandum of understanding will be presented and signed by the Pansexual Movement – Arcigay of Siena and the Provincial Arci of Siena with all the province's media outlets – print, radio, TV, and online – urging journalists to report with the utmost care all matters concerning LGBTQ+ people and any discriminatory incidents related to homophobia and transphobia, while respecting the inalienable rights of every individual, including sexual orientation. The event will be accompanied by an information booth set up all day at Madonna delle Nevi (on Via Montanini) and a Glitter evening starting at 11:00 PM at the Foriporta venue in Coroncina. The final day, Saturday, May 18, will be dedicated to unity through the values of sport. At 3 pm, in fact, at Prato di S. Agostino, a fun initiative is planned, created in collaboration with the Siena Rugby 2000 players, who will perform a touch rugby demonstration entitled "Score a Goal Against Homophobia.".

Syracuse

May 17, 2013 International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
Premise:
• Given the rampant cases of homophobia in Italy and particularly in our province (such as the case of the Priolo Gargallo youths who carried out punitive raids against homosexuals);
• given the cases of homophobia present in schools and brought to light by some young people within our association, Arcigay Siracusa;
• given the importance of this date, May 17, 2013, recognized as the international day against homophobia and transphobia,
Arcigay, in collaboration with the municipal youth council and other associations, is launching a program aimed at raising student awareness about homophobia and discrimination against those perceived as "different." Therefore, on Friday, May 17, we will be present at two schools: from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Enrico Fermi Technical Institute of Syracuse; and from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the Antonello Gagini Art School in Syracuse. During this meeting, fourth- and fifth-year students will be shown a 20-minute video against homophobia. We will then distribute questionnaires developed by Dr. Maria Vittoria Zaccagnini to both teachers and students. Interested parties will return the completed questionnaires completely anonymously, and based on these, the doctor and Arcigay will work on producing an experiential report, to be delivered to the participating schools by October 2013. Armando Caravini, president of the Arcigay Siracusa territorial committee

Turin

A.GE.DO. Turin – Association of Parents, Relatives, and Friends of Homosexuals, together with the City of Turin – LGBT Service – and in collaboration with Arcigay Turin, are promoting a joint demonstration on the occasion of the International Day for the Fight against Homophobia and Transphobia on May 18th, from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM, in Piazza Carignano.
There will be readings of testimonies from victims of homophobia and transphobia, both past and present, followed by expressions of desire for a future free of homophobia. Everyone is invited to participate.
The City of Turin, together with the Province of Turin, the Regional Centre against Discrimination, the Turin Pride GLBT Coordination and local bodies and associations, promotes the initiatives organized at the local level to celebrate the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia 2013 through the dissemination of a joint calendar of events published on the IRMA Portal (www.irma-torino.it/it/ ), the City of Turin's portal for equal opportunities.
We therefore provide you with the link from which you can directly consult the Calendar: http://www.irma-torino.it/it/images/stories/notizie/calendariogiornataomofobia2013.pdf

SATURDAY, MAY 19
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
TURIN – Turin Book Fair, Lingotto Fiere, Pavilion 3, Incubator, Via Nizza 280
► IF WE'RE TOGETHER THERE'S A REASON. THE DE FACED COUPLE TELLS THEMSELVES
Presentation of the anthology of short stories (and more) about de facto couples edited by Claudio Finelli, published this year
from Caracò. Speakers include publishers Alessandro Gallo, Mario Gelardi, and Maria Cristina Sarò, and authors Eduardo 11.
Savarese and Willy Vaira, the writer and culture delegate of Arcigay Turin Giorgio Ghibaudo, the writer and culture delegate
culture Fuori! Foundation. Readings by Alessandro Gallo and Maria Cristina Sarò.
Admission to the Book Fair is €10.00; for discounts, see www.salonelibro.it/info/orari-e-biglietteria.html
Edited by Arcigay “Ottavio Mai” of Turin
Info: [email protected]
Websites: www.arcigaytorino.it; www.facebook.com/arcigaytorino

THURSDAY, MAY 16
9.00 PM - 11.00 PM 9.00 PM - 11.00 PM
TURIN – “LegoLibri” Bookstore, Via Maria Vittoria 31
► KISS FACE
The book, published by Lineadaria, tells the story of a young gay man who experiences discomfort with his homosexuality.
young man had a boyfriend some time before who, needless to say, left him to live with someone who
he wasn't afraid to come out. Alone he would never be able to free himself from his fears and put
finally his head "out of the closet". And if to solve his problems, in a completely unexpected way (and not
(requested) was even a woman and what's more... heterosexual?! Author Giorgio Ghibaudo intervenes.
The initiative is part of the Salone Off events at the Turin Book Fair.
Free admission
Organized by Arcigay “Ottavio Mai” of Turin, in collaboration with the Turin Book Fair and the “LegoLibri” bookshop.”
Info: [email protected]

Web pages: www.arcigaytorino.it;  www.facebook.com/arcigaytorino

LesClick – A Women's Perspective on the Women of Pride
photographic exhibition

Monday, May 13th
7:00 PM
at the Civic Library of Chivasso
on the occasion of the Week Against Homo/Transphobia
Presentation of the exhibition conceived and designed by Spazio Donne of Arcigay Turin

On the occasion of last year's Turin Pride, the Women's Space of Arcigay Turin promoted a photography contest with the aim of highlighting the female presence at the parade. Often, the image offered by the media about Pride tends to focus on
the focus on sequins, ostrich feathers and bodybuilders, leaving everything that isn't flashy in the background, including female participation.
For this reason, the initiative aimed to collect the greatest number of photos taken during the procession to offer a female point of view and at the same time push the participants themselves to
become the architects of their own visibility.
The competition attracted a large number of participants, and each photo shows how different the perception of the parade can be.

The exhibition is now presented in collaboration with the Municipality of
Chivasso.
The exhibition will continue until Saturday, May 18th and can be visited during the following hours: Monday, Thursday, and Friday, 2:30 PM–7:00 PM; Tuesday, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Free admission

Trani

Here is the program for the World Day Against Homophobia on May 17, 2013, organized by Arcigay Bat "Le mine vaganti" in Trani:
Friday morning, at 11:00 a.m. at the Trani Municipal Library, a conference on "Homophobic Bullying" will take place.
– Michele Pio Antolini (President of Arcigay Bat “Le mine vaganti”)
– Dr. Salvatore Nardò (Councilor for Culture, Municipality of Trani)
– Dr. Antonella Zotti (Head of the Psychological Support Desk,
Arcigay Bat "The Loose Mines", Activist Anti-Violence Center RiScoprirsi
Andria)
PRESENTATION OF THE BOOK “Se mi hanno chiamato Enrico” by Vincenzo Campanelli, which deals with multiple stories of homophobic bullying.
Event sponsored by the Trani Municipal Department of Culture in collaboration with the Arcigay Bat "Le mine Vaganti" (Le mine Vaganti) organization.
Afternoon (Procession and final evening):
– Gathering and departure at 7:00 pm from Piazza della Repubblica in Trani;
– Stop at the tourist port of Trani (Kiss crossing)
– Arrival at the “Vecchio e il Mare” and closing evening “Le mine vaganti” (Wandering Mines), with gay icons from the 70s to today.
President Michele Antolini

Trento

See on the website: http://www.liberilibere.it/p/pagina-1.html

Trieste

Educating about respect to overcome homophobia. A training day for educators and teachers in collaboration with the Municipality of Trieste, the Education, University and Research Department, and the Equal Opportunities Department, the Province of Trieste, and the Friuli Venezia Giulia Regional School Office.
The Reasons for Equality. Training day for Managers and Organizational Positions of the Municipality of Trieste.
The Provincial Council opened with a hearing by the president of the Circolo Arcobaleno Arcigay Arcilesbica of Trieste on the fight against homophobia and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
The Paper Cup, a show performed by the student theater group of the Oberdan Scientific High School in Trieste, based on the novel "Boys Who Love Boys" by P. Paterlini.
Gay Parents: Dignity Denied. Conference at the University of Trieste.
The Municipality and Province of Trieste are responsible for printing, posting, and distributing posters for the "Yes to Differences. No to Homophobia" campaign, launched by the Department for Equal Opportunities of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers.
A competition for provincial schools to create a poster for the 2014 anti-homophobia campaign, in collaboration with the Municipality and Province of Trieste.

Vercelli

Project against homophobia and transphobia with a hotel management school in Varallo Sesia:
On Tuesday, May 14th, a stall selling biscuits made by the institute's young chefs will be held at the city market from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. On May 17th, a meeting against homophobic bullying will be held at the institute by Arcigay and Agedo. On the evening of May 24th, a party against homophobia and transphobia will be held in Vercelli at the Circolino on Corso Prestinari, starting at 8:30 p.m. Aperitif dinner with music... "No homophobia and transphobia!".

Verona

Initiatives organized by Arcigay Pianeta Urano Verona and in collaboration with other associations and groups, on the occasion of May 17 – International Day for the Fight against Homophobia and Transphobia.
Sunday 12 May – Five-a-side football tournament dedicated to the memory of Noxolo Nogwaza, a South African lesbian footballer and activist, killed following a “corrective rape” – In collaboration with Arcilesbica Verona and Padova
Tuesday, May 14 – FREE UGANDA! Meeting with Sandra Namutebi, lesbian activist from the Free and Roam Uganda association. 9:00 PM at Milk Verona LGBT Community Center – Via Antonio Nichesola, 9 – Verona (San Michele Extra) – Event organized in collaboration with Circolo Pink GLBTQE Verona
Saturday, May 18 – First Bike Ride Against Homophobia – A stage tour of the city of Verona, starting from the Milk Center and arriving at the Milk Center – Organized by Arcigay Pianeta Urano Verona
For further details and information: www.arcigayverona.org stopomofobia.blogspot.it acebook.com/Arcigaypianetauranoverona

Homophobia is the irrational fear and aversion towards homosexuality and gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people, based on prejudice. The European Union considers it analogous to racism, xenophobia, anti-Semitism, and sexism. Despite a continued and gradual openness in society and some political sectors to the inclusion of homosexuals, the International Day for the Elimination of Homophobia and Transphobia, celebrated worldwide on May 17, represents an important moment of reflection and human and intellectual enrichment, aimed at countering any hateful discriminatory behavior perpetrated against the LGBT community. Arcigay Napoli, with the support of the Department of Equal Opportunities of the Municipality of Naples and in collaboration with the Campania Pride Coordination Committee, has organized a day dedicated to cultural initiatives and sporting activities to mark May 17, 2013. This day is based on the belief that culture and sport are complementary and synergistic tools for eliminating any preconceived notions of intolerance and hostility toward homosexual and transgender people.

May 17th, at the Antechamber of the Barons of the Maschio Angioino, the following programming will take place:

10.30 am The Committee Arcigay Antinoo of Naples presents the book "Theatre" by Fortunato Calvino. . Readings by Gino Curcione, Pietro Juliano, and Rita Montes. Coordinated by Claudio Finelli.11.30 amRoberto Azzurro in "De Profundis" by Oscar Wilde.12.00 pm The Arcigay Antinoo Committee of Naples presents the book "Homosexual Communities. Social Sciences on the LGBT Population" by Fabio Corbisiero. The Hon. will speak. Franco Grillini, Honorary President of Arcigay. Coordinates Gianmarco Cesario.During the morning the 'RacConta' project' - documentation of crimes and other hate-motivated acts against LGBTI people.
hours 16:30 Antechamber of the Barons of the Maschio Angioino, the Association i Ken ONLUS presents the book "diary of an old queen" by and with Nino Spirlì, with the ppresence of the President of the Provincial Council of Reggio Calabria.hours 6:30 pm at the Collana Stadium in Naples  the gay five-a-side football team Pochos Napoli (Arcigay Napoli) will challenge the five-a-side football team of the Municipality of Naples in an exhibition tournament.Participation in all events is free.

All initiatives are supported by the Campania Pride Coordination, towards the June 29 date of the next regional Pride in Naples (Naples Campania Pride 2013).

Finally, a new one is planned in the city of Naples communication campaign through posters (Some people are gay/lesbian/trans - Get over it) promoted by Arcigay throughout the country to raise awareness and combat homo/transphobia.