Mauro Gattinoni
Mauro Gattinoni is the mayor of Lecco, Italy, known for his progressive stance on family rights. He gained media attention for supporting the recognition of parental rights for same-sex couples, specifically in the case of a child born through medically assisted procreation abroad. Gattinoni took the step to register the child's birth certificate with both mothers' names, standing in contrast to another mayor who refused to do so. His actions highlight ongoing debates in Italy about LGBTQ+ rights and parental recognition, making him a notable figure in the fight for equality and constitutional rights.
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Mauro Gattinoni, the mayor of Lecco, received Alessandra Durante's resignation and is considering his response.
Lecco, assessora attiva contro il cyberbullismo diventa hater (anonima) sui social: si dimette Alessandra Durante
Italy· 2025-07-01
Mauro Gattinoni, the mayor of Lecco, recognized the child with two mothers and advocated for their rights.
La bimba con due mamme e la battaglia tra sindaci: uno riconosce, l'altro no. Ma la Corte dà ragione al primo (e la bimba riavrà la sua carta d'identità)Italy· 2025-06-19
Mauro Gattinoni, the mayor of Lecco, has advocated for a child's right to have two mothers.
Lecco, la bambina con due mamme e la controversia tra sindaci: uno le riconosce entrambe, l'altro noItaly· 2025-06-17