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Surrogacy is now a universal crime in Italy. Image shows a pregnant woman supported by a man and a woman on either side of her.

Surrogacy now a “universal crime” in Italy

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian Senate approved a bill on Wednesday making surrogacy a universal crime, even if carried out abroad by Italian citizens. The bill passed with 84 votes in favour, 58 against, and no abstentions. The Senate had already greenlighted the bill in July.

Surrogacy as a universal crime bill progresses through the Senate

‘Surrogacy universal crime’ bill moves through Senate

July 4, 2024July 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A bill proposing to make surrogacy a universal crime advanced in the Senate on Wednesday.

Same-sex couples receive good news through court rulings regarding adoption this week.

Courts back Parental Rights for Same-Sex Couples in two rulings

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Two separate Italian court decisions have marked a shift in the legal recognition of same-sex couples as parents this week.

Surrogate motherhood for Italians will become illegal worldwide from Monday

Law criminalising surrogate motherhood comes into effect Monday

November 16, 2024November 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A controversial law making surrogate motherhood a “universal crime” will come into effect in Italy on Monday, 18th November, following its publication in the Official Gazette.

Young couples with family. Image by senivpetro via FreePix under creative commons license

Constitution obliged to help young couples

April 14, 2024April 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

President Sergio Mattarella said Friday that it is a Constitutional obligation for the political world to help young couples start families.

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Thousands take part in Roma Pride

June 11, 2023June 11, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Headed by Mayor Roberto Gualtieri, the Roma Pride procession started the celebration of the LGBTQI+ community.

Roma Pride will not apologise to Lazio governor

June 6, 2023June 6, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Roma Pride said today it will not apologise to Lazio Governor Francesco Rocca for allegedly twisting the agenda for Saturday’s event to lobby in favour of surrogacy. Rocca said an apology would bring the reinstatement of the region’s sponsorship.

Palombo mural shows Elly Schlein and Giorgia Meloni naked and pregnant with messages on their bellies.

aleXsandro Palombo mural shows Schlein and Meloni naked and pregnant

May 22, 2023May 22, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A new work by contemporary pop artist and activist aleXsandro Palombo appeared in Milan on Monday. It portrays Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Democratic Party (PD) Secretary Elly Schlein naked and pregnant. It is a contribution to the ongoing surrogacy debate in Italy.

Rainbow Family rally in Bologna

April 2, 2023April 2, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Association of Rainbow Families rallied in Bologna on Sunday to defend the rights of same-sex couples to have their children recognised by the state.

Surrogacy a crime says FdI politician. Photo by RODNAE Productions: https://www.pexels.com/photo/bench-man-love-people-7982411/

Debate over same-sex parents is incendiary

March 20, 2023March 20, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The rights of same-sex-parent families and surrogacy grew heated up on Monday. Federico Mollicone of the FdI party said surrogacy “is a serious crime, more serious than paedophilia”.