In Bologna, the history of the transgender movement is intertwined with the reception of migrants

Monday, Dec 8, 2025

Voxeurop

Bologna offers specialized shelters and support for transgender migrants, highlighting gaps in Italian legislation.

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Casa Caterina, established in 2018, was the first shelter in Italy specifically for transgender people on the migration pathway. These shelters, which are part of the Italian Ministry of the Interior’s SAI Reception and Integration System, currently accommodate 28 individuals across seven facilities named after feminist and LGBT+ rights activists. The model includes a multidisciplinary team and a peer support worker to address complex issues like gender transition and sex work non-judgmentally. Bologna has a long history of openness to the LGBT+ community, with organizations like MIT providing extensive support, including health, legal, and social assistance. While Bologna has created a relatively protected environment compared to other areas, the community still faces discrimination and precarious employment, and Italy lags behind other European nations in legislative protections, meaning much of the current support relies on the efforts of third-sector organizations.

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