Minister of Education and Merit Giuseppe Valditara decided to step back on the appointment of Anna Paola Concia among the guarantors of the ‘Relationship Education’ project in schools. This ruling came after controversy from various members of the Lega and Fratelli d’Italia, which had badly digested the Concia name.
Concia case, Valditara returns
The minister explains: “Since the Italian school needs tranquility, not controversy, I have decided not to activate the role of guarantor of the project ‘Relationship Education’ for Sisters Monia Alfieri, Paola Concia and Paola Zerman. I thank them for the renewal of accessibility and generosity. ‘Education for relationships’ ‘ project will continue without any guarantor. In its concrete development, dialogue with associations representing parents, teachers and students will continue.”
A turn that was also willingly accepted by the person concerned: “I understand Minister Valditara’s decision and thank him for the trust he has placed in me: after two days of discussions between maximalist circles on the right and left, it is clear to me: The balanced balance that I propose together with the other two guarantors of the project and the conditions for carrying out work in dialogue do not exist – I believe that only comparison between different cultural matrices can produce effective and non-divisive guidelines on the subject of “respect for women’s freedom”.
The coordinator of the Didacta Italia Organizing Committee added: “I truly believed that the horrific femicide of Giulia Cecchettin was a turning point in this issue as well.” This was the case for young people who did the same thing and sparked significant debate in schools. This was not the case for extremist associations and political sectors that mobilized to sabotage the possibility of a non-partisan debate. shameful. My commitment and that of educational institutions have been confirmed by the minister today. We will restart this in the next edition of Didacta Italia and on other useful occasions.” Senate president Ignazio La Russa contacted the former parliamentarian and activist, expressing his “solidarity and closeness” and inviting him to the Christmas concert in Palazzo Madama. During the telephone conversation, Concia , expressed his satisfaction with the conversation and thanked him for the invitation to tomorrow’s event, which he cannot attend because he is currently out of Italy.
Criticisms against the League and the Italy Brothers
Concia’s appointment as one of the guarantors of the project caused an uproar among the majority, the League spoke of a “divisive” name, and the Italian Brothers asked the minister to reconsider the issue. One of the first to voice her opposition to the appointment was Simona Baldassarre, Head of the League’s Family Department: “School is not a place for ideologies or brainwashing. School should be free, a place of education and discussion for the new generation. Like our values stated in the government program, the League de has always been clear on this issue. Within a year, the League was able to deliver concrete results to improve the school world: Valditara achieved great results, starting from the renewal of contracts, not forgetting the support for Equality and the resumption of vocational training. An effective and well-directed ministry to educate students, there are outstanding teachers and, above all, families. No need to name or name divisive solutions to teaching about relationships, especially if they risk fueling controversy.”
The Union’s Director of Equal Opportunities, Laura Ravetto, echoed the same: “While recognizing the seriousness of Anna Paola Concia – she underlined this – she emphasized that her appointment was divisive. Our goal, and that of Minister Valditara, has always been to return the favor to the school. The role it deserves.” and dignity. Just as the League has always been at the forefront to guarantee gender equality, greater security and greater education, and respect in relations between men and women, the Minister is also doing a lot in this sense. This is no coincidence. It is a law that we have introduced to the Chamber “With the bill, we are determined to provide education on respect for women’s rights in schools, with special emphasis.”
The comment of Fratelli d’Italia senator Lavinia Mennuni is in the same vein: “I understand the dismay that a large number of centre-right voters show us at these hours about the controversial nomination of Anna Paola Concia by the head of the ministry of education. Given that the task of the school is primarily to provide education, By leaving the priority of education to families, the fear reflected in us is the addition of a personality like Concia as one of the three coordinators of the project that provides education on relationships. This claim, which further emphasizes the commitment of LGBTQi+ against violence against women, is an ideological part of gender propaganda that should not and should never enter Italian schools. “It gives rise to a justified fear that a door may be opened for its drift.” The heated discussions that lasted for days have now been extinguished by Minister Valditara.
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