In Rome, the Italian capital and thermometer of the climate that is felt in the country, it took place
in general indifference, yet another violent homophobic attack against two
boys holding hands near an LGBTQIA+ club. The attack was
witnessed by a video, released to the press by the contact center against homophobia
Gay Help Line, which is assisting victims.
“Last weekend's attack in Rome testifies to the increase in violence and
discrimination against LGBTQIA+ people in our country and the published images, of a
devastating crudeness, they do not show an isolated case but our daily life, as
Anti-Discrimination Centers demonstrate that Italy ranks 36th in Europe for the protection of human rights.
LGBTQIA+ and is among the top countries for crimes against trans people. We've had enough of this.
a government that ignores us, that does not recognize the violence to which it exposes us, in fact
legitimizing it: a real persecution is underway, even institutional, against
of our community, just look at what is happening with people's health
trans, especially younger ones.” He declares Rachele Giuliano, president of Arcigay Rome.
“If the state continues not to protect us from violence, which is now more than institutionalized, we will have to
find a way to protect ourselves. The arms that gave those lashes are armed.
even from the politics that governs and suffocates us. We cannot afford to continue to
passively suffer and pay with our own skin. We are tired and we demand
recognition, rights, protections. We will return to occupy, with our bodies and even every day if
it will be necessary, the streets and squares of our cities. We will make our spaces safe
at any cost.” He concludes Peter Turano, vice president of Arcigay Rome.
