Cagliari and Genoa Allow Alias Careers

The city of Cagliari, Italy, approved alias careers for its employees, while Genoa, led by Ilaria Salis, prepares to do the same. Cagliari’s city council passed a motion extending the right to use a preferred name and gender identity to both employees and citizens interacting with city services. This allows transgender and non-binary individuals to use their affirmed identity without completing a lengthy and costly legal process.

In Genoa, Assessor for Equal Opportunities Rita Bruzzone announced the initiative, coinciding with the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The city established an LGBTQIA+ rights office and intends to create policies combating discrimination. Consultant Ilaria Gibelli, who receives a 156,000 euro salary, believes public administration can improve wellbeing.

Opposition parties in both cities strongly disagree with the measure. A Genoa council member plans to request an alias profile to highlight perceived flaws in the new rule. The long-term effects of these policies remain to be seen.