Stefano Bucaioni
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Stefano Bucaioni Testimony
As a couple in the UK, France, Spain or many other European countries we are recognised as a married couple with full and equal rights. In Italy however, my husband becomes just a friend and we have no rights at all as a couple.
Our fight is for full equality and we'll not stop until we get that
Stefano Bucaioni is a human rights activist and President of Omphalos LGBTI, which has worked for 25 yeas to support the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual , trans and intersex communities in Perugia and Umbria. He previously served as Vice President of Arcigay, which operates all over the country through its local branches and affiliated clubs. Its aim is the equality between individuals regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
During his fifteen-year experience as an LGBTI activist, Stefano has constantly worked to promote and protect the right to equality for everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, to fight against all forms of violence, discrimination and human rights violations against LGBTI people and to promote the visibility and full participation in social and civic life of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people.
He was elected to Arcigay’s national executive board in 2007 and 2010 as Treasurer. He also had responsibilities for the international relations and cooperation with other NGOs, EU bodies and foreign embassies. From 2015 Stefano is Arcigay's national vice-president.
Desite being a member of the Europrean Union and having generally good human rights standards, Italy does not recognize same-sex marriages, nor does it give legal status to same-sex couples. LGBTI HRDs face increasing social pressure and harassment from right-wing elements in society.
