Founded by Stefano Vaccara

Subscribe for only $6/Year
  • Login
  • Register

Editor in Chief: Giampaolo Pioli

VNY La Voce di New York

The First Italian English Digital Daily in the US

English Editor: Grace Russo Bullaro

  • English Edition
  • Letters
  • New York
  • U.N.
  • News
  • People
  • Entertainment
  • Arts
  • Lifestyles
  • Food & Wine
  • Travel
  • Sports
  • Italian Edition
No Result
View All Result
VNY
  • English Edition
  • Letters
  • New York
  • U.N.
  • News
  • People
  • Entertainment
  • Arts
  • Lifestyles
  • Food & Wine
  • Travel
  • Sports
  • Italian Edition
No Result
View All Result
VNY La Voce di New York
No Result
View All Result
in
People
April 16, 2021
in
People
April 16, 2021
0

La Scuola d’Italia Meets Cathy La Torre, Civil Rights Attorney and LGBTQ Activist

Italian American living in Italy and author of "Nessuna causa è persa", she answers our questions about gender identity rights via ZOOM

La Voce di New YorkbyLa Voce di New York
Gli studenti de La Scuola d’Italia incontrano Cathy La Torre, attivista LGBTQ

Cathy La Torre

Time: 2 mins read

As part of the Career/Interests series, on Tuesday, April 13, high school students from La Scuola d’Italia interviewed Cathy La Torre, civil rights attorney, LGBTQ activist, and author of Nessuna causa è persa (“No Cause is Lost”).

Born in Trapani from an American mother and an Italian father, raised in Buffalo until she was five years old, La Torre lives between Rome and Bologna and is a senior partner of the law firm Wildside.

A Bologna council member from 2011 to 2016, in July 2019, La Torre launched the Odiare Ti Costa (“Hating costs you”) campaign to tackle online hate. Along with a group of attorneys, philosophers, PR experts, investigators, and software engineers, they offer support and legal assistance to victims of death threats, defamation, and libel on the internet and social media.

“I am honored to have you here. You are an incredible human being and model for human rights activism for La Scuola d’Italia,” said Dr. Maria Palandra, Head of School.

Joining the Zoom meeting from Italy, La Torre described her academic background and professional career and revealed that she first dreamt of becoming a lawyer and a legislator when she was nine. She recalled her first trial when she assisted a noncitizen woman in getting her sex change recognized in her Italian documents. “Engaging in a multigenerational debate and understanding a different point of view on present times is a great emotion,” said La Torre.

While she described her challenges as a member of the LGBTQ community, La Torre stressed that Italy is one of the worst countries in Western Europe for LGBTQ rights, and there is no same-sex marriage, but only civil partnerships

Students engaged in the conversation with enthusiasm and did not hesitate to ask questions on current topics. La Torre presented her insights on the Disegno di Legge Zan (Zan Act) against homophobia and transphobia, which has languished in the Italian Parliament for months. According to La Torre, the law cannot fight intolerance in society but can deliver the message that hate and discrimination will be prosecuted and punished severely.

“I am amazed how Cathy is a down-to-earth person, and I am grateful that despite her busy schedule, she had the time and eagerness to meet with us. I am also incredibly proud that the GSA we just founded in our Liceo is the first one she has ever heard of in an Italian high school. Respect is a moral obligation for everyone. Talking to her inspired me to do more for the community,” commented Giorgio Valente, one of the four students involved in the interview.

Before the end of the discussion, La Torre shared a few recommendations on interacting with people who deny LGBTQ rights and explained her efforts to reach out to the public opinion and students in schools and colleges even during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
La Voce di New York

La Voce di New York

DELLO STESSO AUTORE

A Chance in Life’s 78th Gala: Inspiring Hope and Transforming Futures

A Chance in Life’s 78th Gala: Inspiring Hope and Transforming Futures

byLa Voce di New York
Polo Sud mai così ristretto: l’allarme dei ricercatori

Polo Sud mai così ristretto: l’allarme dei ricercatori

byLa Voce di New York

A PROPOSITO DI...

Tags: Cathy La TorreLa Scuola d'ItaliaLGBTQScuola d'Italia Guglielmo Marconi
Previous Post

Gli studenti de La Scuola d’Italia incontrano Cathy La Torre, attivista LGBTQ

Next Post

Per motivi burocratici, i cittadini iscritti all’AIRE non possono vaccinarsi in Italia

Discussion about this post

DELLO STESSO AUTORE

Botticelli Week at the Center for Italian Studies at Stony Brook Univ. Oct. 3-5

Botticelli Week at the Center for Italian Studies at Stony Brook Univ. Oct. 3-5

byLa Voce di New York
L’attore Michael Gambon, volto di ‘Silente’ in Harry Potter, è morto a 82 anni

L’attore Michael Gambon, volto di ‘Silente’ in Harry Potter, è morto a 82 anni

byLa Voce di New York

Latest News

Pressioni Trump su voto Georgia, gran giuriì ascolta prove

Donald Trump rinuncia al terzo dibattito: tra i repubblicani è il leader incontrastato

byMassimo Jaus
A Chance in Life’s 78th Gala: Inspiring Hope and Transforming Futures

A Chance in Life’s 78th Gala: Inspiring Hope and Transforming Futures

byLa Voce di New York

New York

A New York prima stangata per Airbnb: cancellate 15.000 proprietà

Airbnb Crackdown Mows Down Short-Term Rentals in New York City

byPaolo Cordova
Drip Bar di New York - Credit: Ansa

A New York apre il Drip Bar, ultima novità del wellness

byGrazia Abbate

Italiany

Mamma Mia! There’s a Microchip in My Parmigiano!

Mamma Mia! There’s a Microchip in My Parmigiano!

bySunny Day
La cucina italiana inizia il suo percorso verso l’UNESCO: obiettivo 2025

La cucina italiana inizia il suo percorso verso l’UNESCO: obiettivo 2025

byAugusto Laspina
Next Post
Dai congelatori alla puntura sul braccio: il percorso “senza sprechi” del vaccino in Italia

Per motivi burocratici, i cittadini iscritti all'AIRE non possono vaccinarsi in Italia

La Voce di New York

Editor in Chief:  Giampaolo Pioli   |   English Editor: Grace Russo Bullaro   |   Founded by Stefano Vaccara

Editor in Chief:  Giampaolo Pioli
—
English Editor: Grace Russo Bullaro
—
Founded by Stefano Vaccara

  • New York
    • Eventi
  • Onu
  • News
    • Primo Piano
    • Politica
    • Voto Estero
    • Economia
    • First Amendment
  • People
    • Nuovo Mondo
  • Arts
    • Arte e Design
    • Spettacolo
    • Musica
    • Libri
    • Lingua Italiana
  • Lifestyles
    • Fashion
    • Scienza e Salute
    • Sport
    • Religioni
  • Food & Wine
  • Travel
    • Italia
  • Mediterraneo
  • English
  • Search/Archive
  • About us
    • Editorial Staff
    • President
    • Administration
    • Advertising

VNY Media La Voce di New York © 2016 / 2023 — La testata fruisce dei contributi diretti editoria d.lgs. 70/2017
Main Office: 230 Park Avenue, 21floor, New York, NY 10169 | Editorial Office/Redazione: UN Secretariat Building, International Press Corps S-301, New York, NY 10017

VNY Media La Voce di New York © 2016 / 2023
La testata fruisce dei contributi diretti editoria d.lgs. 70/2017

Main Office: 230 Park Avenue, 21floor, New York, NY 10169 | Editorial Office/Redazione: UN Secretariat Building, International Press Corps S-301, New York, NY 10017

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • New York
  • Onu
  • News
    • Elezioni 2022
    • Primo Piano
    • Politica
    • Economia
    • First Amendment
  • Arts
    • Speciale Venezia
    • Arte e Design
    • Spettacolo
    • Musica
    • Libri
  • Lifestyles
    • Fashion
    • Scienza e Salute
    • Sport
    • Religioni
  • Food & Wine
    • Cucina Italiana
  • Travel
    • Italia
  • English
    • Arts
    • Business
    • Entertainment
    • Food & Wine
    • Letters
    • Lifestyles
    • Mediterranean
    • New York
    • News
  • Subscribe for only $6/Year

© 2016/2022 VNY Media La Voce di New York

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms bellow to register

All fields are required. Log In
By clicking on "Create my account" or by registering, you accept the Term of Service and the Privacy Policy.

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
La Voce di New York
Gestisci Consenso Cookie
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Funzionale Always active
L'archiviazione tecnica o l'accesso sono strettamente necessari al fine legittimo di consentire l'uso di un servizio specifico esplicitamente richiesto dall'abbonato o dall'utente, o al solo scopo di effettuare la trasmissione di una comunicazione su una rete di comunicazione elettronica.
Preferenze
L'archiviazione tecnica o l'accesso sono necessari per lo scopo legittimo di memorizzare le preferenze che non sono richieste dall'abbonato o dall'utente.
Statistiche
L'archiviazione tecnica o l'accesso che viene utilizzato esclusivamente per scopi statistici. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
L'archiviazione tecnica o l'accesso sono necessari per creare profili di utenti per inviare pubblicità, o per tracciare l'utente su un sito web o su diversi siti web per scopi di marketing simili.
Manage options Manage services Manage {vendor_count} vendors Read more about these purposes
Visualizza preferenze
{title} {title} {title}
La Voce di New York
Gestisci Consenso Cookie
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Funzionale Always active
L'archiviazione tecnica o l'accesso sono strettamente necessari al fine legittimo di consentire l'uso di un servizio specifico esplicitamente richiesto dall'abbonato o dall'utente, o al solo scopo di effettuare la trasmissione di una comunicazione su una rete di comunicazione elettronica.
Preferenze
L'archiviazione tecnica o l'accesso sono necessari per lo scopo legittimo di memorizzare le preferenze che non sono richieste dall'abbonato o dall'utente.
Statistiche
L'archiviazione tecnica o l'accesso che viene utilizzato esclusivamente per scopi statistici. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
L'archiviazione tecnica o l'accesso sono necessari per creare profili di utenti per inviare pubblicità, o per tracciare l'utente su un sito web o su diversi siti web per scopi di marketing simili.
Manage options Manage services Manage {vendor_count} vendors Read more about these purposes
Visualizza preferenze
{title} {title} {title}
Are you sure want to unlock this post?
Unlock left : 0
Are you sure want to cancel subscription?