Italy Takes the Field Against Homophobia 2023 Awards

 

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SPORTS SOCIETY

Juventus

Reason:
Valentine's Day Campaign 2023 – THIS VALENTINE'S DAY, WE CELEBRATE LOVE WITHOUT DISTINCTIONS!
There are Manuel and Thessa, Linda and Lisa, Cecilia and Marco. There are their stories, which are first and foremost stories of a great love: their own, but also the love that binds all the protagonists to the black and white colors. Because if our lives are the two colors, this year our Valentine's Day is more colorful than ever: it's a hymn to love without distinction, to a world where everyone is free to love, universally and unconditionally. It's "Celebrate Love With Pride"!

Today, but not only today, we want to remind everyone, as we already did last June, that for us, the black and whites, it is also important to be #MoreColorfulTogether. We're doing it with "Stories of a Great Love": a campaign and a video in which three couples you're sure to know tell us about their experiences as a couple and as Juventus fans.

AC Milan 

Reason:
Throughout the day of May 17th he always made a post on social channels where he reiterated his clear position towards the civil rights of the LGBTQI+ community.

Cagliari Calcio

Reason:
Customized game shirt with Rainbow colors around the team logo for the International Day Against Homophobia 2023 and worn during the match the following Sunday.
The captain wore the rainbow armband.

Udinese Calcio

Reason:
Customized Rainbow jersey for International Day Against Homophobia 2023.

Delta Volley Porto Viro

Reason:
Also for this season the official libero uniform was dedicated to civil rights

Trastevere Calcio SSD Trastevere Football

Reason:
Join the Lega Dilettanti initiative in collaboration with Argigay and GayNet 'Football against homophobia' May 2023.
The company made its equipment available to film the initiative's videos.

Varese Basketball

Reason:
Photographic exhibition in collaboration with Arcigay Varese for the International Day Against Homophobia, Lesbianphobia, and Transphobia.

ATHLETE

Alex Meret

 
Reason:
After Jankto came out, he immediately and publicly expressed his support.
They were teammates at Udinese

Jacopo Guarnieri

Reason:
Jacopo Guarnieri rode with a rainbow bracelet to support LGBTQI+ rights during the Giro d'Italia, May 6-29, 2022.
‘We tell ourselves that ours is a modern and progressive country, but let's remember what happened to the Zan bill in Parliament, which was defeated in the Senate amid applause.’

Federico Bernardeschi Federico Bernardeschi

Reason:
Intervention during the television program broadcast on Rai 'Il Circolo dei Mondiale'‘
‘"I do this because I colored my hand with the rainbow symbol. Civil rights, freedom of expression, and the freedom to choose one's own beliefs are inviolable."’

Alex Di Giorgio

Reason:
During his participation in the program 'Dancing with the Stars' he talked about a very important moment of his, coming out.

Giorgio Minisini

Reason:
Interview with La Stampa: For the first time, the new synchronized swimming event at Paris 2024 will be open to men. He has always supported civil rights in sport. As a straight man, he has always emphasized the homophobia that has affected him. December 25, 2022
Paris 2024, the first time a sport considered "women's only" has been opened to men at an Olympics. Giorgio Minisini in La Stampa: "There should be no more barriers or boundaries; nothing is for men or women. Besides me, there were other young people who had the same dreams, but they didn't have the right support or were afraid to believe in them: this work to advance personal rights helps everyone.".

Claudio Marchisio

Reason:
During the interview with La Stampa on 12/05/2023 he declared:
‘In 2023, the denial of a fundamental right like equality is no longer acceptable, in any form. Same-sex marriage is one of the steps we have a duty to take.

Marco Tardelli

 
Reason:
Marco Tardelli, interviewed on "Mezz'ora in +" on Rai3, stated: "A World Cup played in the wrong place and at the wrong time. Everything that's been in the papers this week has been known for some time. Respecting human rights is more important than winning a World Cup or adding records to your career.

SPORTS JOURNALIST 

Alessandra DeStefano

Reason:
During the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, live on Rai2 while hosting the program 'Il circolo dei mondiali', he condemned the lack of civil rights and always supported the LGBTQI+ community.

Richard Cucchi

Reason:
Author of an article dedicated to the management of the World Cup in Qatar in December 2022.
Football alone would be nothing. Football is immersed in life. It is life (…) because human and civil rights are not politics: they are rights. And because football cannot be the victim of that process now universally defined, in English terminology, as "sport washing." Sport cannot be that; football and sport cannot be "washing machines" into which dirty laundry is swept to be cleaned. Dust under the carpet. Because Qatar will try to show its more modern, more futuristic, and richer side precisely thanks to the World Cup. And it will try to hide, as one would sweep dust under the carpet, the rights violations to which its population is subjected, from women to imprisoned opponents.

OUTDOOR

Runaway ASD

Reason:
May 2023 issue dedicated to the fight for civil rights against homophobia
“A Team Full Of Pride”

All Tri Sports

Reason:
Release dedicated to the International Day Against Homophobia
“When you look at things
with the heart
everything magically becomes colored!”
Mariella Dileo

Bergamo Walking

Reason:
They dedicated the May outings of the 'La via delle sorelle' itinerary, Bergamo Brescia capitals of culture 2023, to the fight against homolesbobitransphobia!

FANS

Lazio and Freedom APS

Reason:
On the occasion of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Lazio Libertas wanted to display a banner with the words 'No to the World Cup of Blood', with the consent of SSLazio, but the Rome Police Headquarters blocked it

 

Applications for the second edition of the "Italia in campo contro l'omofobia AWARDS"“

 

“The most LGBTI+ Inclusive” SPORTING CLUB

Juventus Motivation:
Valentine's Day Campaign 2023 – CELEBRATING LOVE WITHOUT DISTINCTIONS! – There are Manuel and Thessa, Linda and Lisa, Cecilia and Marco. There are their stories, which are first and foremost stories of great love: their own, but also the love that binds all the protagonists to the black and white colors. Because if there are two colors in our lives, this year our Valentine's Day is more colorful than ever: it's a hymn to love without distinctions, to a world where anyone is free to love universally and unconditionally. It's “Celebrate Love With Pride!” Today, but not only today, we want to remind everyone, as we did last June, that for us, Bianconeri, it is also important to be #MoreColorfulTogether. We do this with “Stories of A Great Love”: a campaign and a video in which three couples that you surely know share their experiences, both as a couple and as Juventus supporters.

AC Milan Motivation:
On May 17th 2023, AC Milan posted on its social media channels pro LGBT-content reaffirming the team's clear stance on the civil rights of the LGBTI+ community in Italy.

Cagliari Calcio Motivation:
Customized playing jersey with Rainbow colors around the team's logo for the International Day Against Homophobia 2023, worn during the subsequent Sunday's match. The captain wore the rainbow armband as well.

Udinese Calcio Motivation:
Customized playing jersey with Rainbow colors for the International Day Against Homophobia 2023.

Delta Volley Porto Viro Motivation:
For this season, the libero's official uniform was dedicated to civil rights.

Trastevere Calcio SSD Trastevere Calcio Motivation:
Participation in the initiative of the Amateur League in collaboration with Arcigay and GayNet 'The ball against homophobia' May 2023. The club made its facilities available for shooting videos for the initiative.

Varese Basket Motivation:
Photographic exhibition in collaboration with Arcigay Varese for the International Day Against Homolesbobitransphobia.


“The most LGBTI+ Inclusive” ATHLETE

Alex Meret Motivation:
After Jankto's coming out, Alex Meret immediately and publicly expressed his support. They were teammates at Udinese.

Jacopo Guarnieri Motivation:
Jacopo Guarnieri rode with a rainbow bracelet to support LGBTQI+ rights during the Giro d'Italia from May 6th to May 29th, 2022.

Federico Bernardeschi Motivation:
During a television program on Rai, 'The World Cup,' he stated, "I'm making this gesture because I colored my hand with the rainbow symbol. Civil rights, freedom of expression, and the freedom to choose one's beliefs are inviolable."‘

Alex Di Giorgio Motivation:
During his participation in the program 'Dancing with the Stars,' he had a significant moment by coming out.

Giorgio Minisini Motivation:
Interview in La Stampa: Paris 2024, for the first time, the new synchronized swimming opens to men. Always a supporter of civil rights in sports. As a heterosexual, he has always highlighted the homophobia he has faced.

Claudio Marchisio Motivation:
During an interview with La Stampa on May 12, 2023, he stated: "In 2023, the denial of an essential right like equality is no longer acceptable in any form. Marriage equality is one of those steps we must take."“

Marco Tardelli Motivation:
Marco Tardelli, interviewed on "Mezz'ora in +" on Rai3, stated: "A World Cup played in the wrong place and at the wrong time. Everything that has come out in the newspapers this week was already known. Respecting human and civil rights is more important than winning a World Cup or achieving records in one's career.


“The most LGBTI+ Inclusive” SPORTING JOURNALIST

Alessandra DeStefano Motivation: During the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, in a live broadcast on Rai2 while hosting the program 'The World Cup,' she condemned the lack of civil rights and consistently supported the LGBTQI+ community.

Riccardo Cucchi Motivation: Author of an article dedicated to the management of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in December 2022, emphasizing the importance of human and civil rights.


“The most LGBTI+ Inclusive” OUTDOOR SPORTING AGENCY

Runaway ASD Motivation:
May 2023 outing dedicated to the fight for civil rights against homophobia: “A Team Full Of Pride.”

All Tri Sports Motivation:
Outing dedicated to the International Day Against Homophobia: “When you look at things with your heart, everything magically becomes colorful!”

Mariella Dileo Bergamo Walking Motivation:
Dedicated the May excursions of the 'La via delle Sorelle' route, Bergamo Brescia capitals of culture 2023, to the fight against homo-lesbo-bi-trans-phobia.


“The most LGBTI+ Inclusive” CHEERING SECTION

Lazio and Freedom APS Motivation:
During the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Lazio Libertas aimed to display a banner saying 'No to the World Cup of Blood', with the consent of SS Lazio, but the Rome Police opposed.