Last November 11th, yet another femicide took place here in Italy, a young woman named Giulia was murdered by her ex-boyfriend.
“According to the report of the Criminal Analysis Service of the Central Directorate of the Criminal Police of the Ministry of the Interior, from 1 January to 12 November 2023, in Italy 102 murders were committed with female victims, of which 82 were killed in the family or emotional context (53 of who were killed by their partner or ex-partner).”
Giulia was only 22 years old, a good and sweet girl who had tried to break off the relationship with her boyfriend Filippo, also 22 years old, who after the killing hid Giulia’s body and fled. He was arrested in Germany.
This latest feminicide has greatly shaken Italian public opinion and numerous meetings have been held in recent days to raise people’s awareness on this topic.
In one of these meetings, organized by the newspaper GRAZIA at Parenti theater in Milan, Gianluca Ginoble also spoke.
The title of the event was: WHAT MEN DON’T SAY.
Gianluca recited the famous monologue dedicated to women victims of violence in Latin America by the Peruvian activist Cristina Torre Cáceres.
Here is the translation of the entire text read by Gianluca with a lot of feeling.
If I don’t answer your calls tomorrow, mom. If I don’t tell you I’ll be back for dinner. If tomorrow, Mommy, you see that the taxi doesn’t arrive.
It may be that I am wrapped in hotel sheets, on a street, or in a black bag. It may be in a suitcase or abandoned on a beach.
Don’t be scared, mom, if you see that I was stabbed. Don’t scream if you see that they dragged me. Mommy, don’t cry if they tell you they impaled me.
They will tell you that it was me, that I didn’t scream, that it was my clothes, that it was the alcohol in my blood. They’ll tell you it was because of the time, because I was alone. That my psychopath ex had motives, that I had cheated on him, that I was a whore. They will tell you that I lived, mother, that I allowed myself to fly too high in an airless world.
I swear to you, mother, that I died fighting.
I swear to you, dear mother, that I screamed really loudly while I was flying.
He will remember me, Ma, he will know that I was the one who ruined him, because he will recognize me in the faces of all those who shout my name at him. Because I know, mom, that you won’t give up.
But, as much as you might want to, don’t bridle my sister. Don’t lock up my cousins, don’t forbid anything to your nieces. It’s not their fault, Mom, just as it wasn’t my fault either. It is them, it will always be them [the men].
Fight for their wings, since they cut mine off. Fight so that they are free and can fly higher than me. Fight so they can scream louder than me. So that they can live without fear, mom, just like I did.
Mommy, don’t cry over my ashes.
If it’s me tomorrow, mom, if I don’t come back tomorrow, destroy everything.
If tomorrow it’s my turn, I want to be the last.
And these are the words added by Gianluca after reading.
So I asked myself what contribution I can offer as a man in favor of this noble cause.
I believe that we men must be the first to raise awareness among other men, especially the younger ones, the boys who are the future. To get to know each other, to ask for help, precisely because the problem underlying this refusal to admit weakness that leads to anger and violence is primarily the non-recognition of one’s own madness and neurosis.
To ensure that Giulia can truly be the last.
Gianluca, as always you have shown your kind soul and attentiveness to the problems of life and youth, thank you for your contribution! ❤️
Then, in recent days, Il Volo wrote that the concerts in China will be postponed, here is the press release.
Due to unforseen circumstances we regret to inform that “IL VOLO China Tour” will be postponed to April 2024. The new dates to be announced shortly.
However, in Japan the screening in cinemas of the event recorded behind closed doors at the Kiyomizu Temple has been confirmed, and now we can show you the promo.
Piero, on the other hand, was involved in the performance that took place in Bologna by the students of maestro Fulvio Massa, Piero’s singing teacher and he was present as a student.
In this photo, Piero with Anna Contino, vice president of the Ozzano Emilia Music Group, who published the photo with this comment: “With the very kind and great Piero Barone”
…………and what happened to Ignazio????
It seems that there is a new love for him, but for now nothing has been confirmed!!
Are only rumors but since all the pages have talked about it, I’ll report what was written.
She is Venezuelan with an Italian father and is often in Italy.
Her name is Michelle Bertolini. She has known Il Volo for some time, as there is a photo of him at the Meet & Greet in 2019 in Budapest, here it is.
And these days…..
It seems that Ignazio is really in love and flew to Venezuela for her.
In this video he sings for her “La luna hizo esto”
This was also a busy week for Gianluca Piero and Ignazio, because we remember they were also in the recording room for the tracks of the new CD.
Congratulations to Gianluca for once again highlighting his kind and sensitive soul.
Congratulations to Piero for honoring his commitment as a student in the field of opera music.
Congratulations to Ignazio if he has found his new love, we wish him with much affection.
That’s all for now, see you soon:
Daniela 🤗
Credit to owners of all photos and videos.
Thank you Daniela and Pat for sharing this news about Gianluca. What a wonderful man he is!
It’s hard for an American to put these murder statistics in context because the population of Italy is so much smaller. (Also because we have shocking gun violence which the various legislators refuse to address.)
I may be drawing a wrong conclusion about Italy but this event that Gianluca participated in reminded me of a New York Times article from Nov. 9 about Giorgia Meloni breaking up with her boyfriend. It stated that he was guilty of repeated
propositioning of his female coworkers. It mentioned that there is widespread acceptance of a culture of sexism and harassment for women at work in Italy. With this attitude about women it might be easier for the culture to accept partner abuse which sometimes leads to murder.
This is common in so many countries but disappointing in the country that IL Volo fans have come to love.
You’re most welcome, Gail! 😊
I completely agree with you, Gail.
This latest femicide greatly shook public opinion, because he seemed like the classic “good guy” and she never spoke to her family about the problems she was having after “breaking up” the relationship. After this sad event, a strong campaign was launched here in Italy to tell women to talk to expert people and their family, not to keep small problems and strange attitudes hidden, thinking that they might then pass.
We hope that all this can help save lives.
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Thank you Daniela and Pat! I’ve been listening to this reading from Gian but didn’t understand most of it! Thank you for the translation, I’ve loved him from the beginning but my opinion of Gian just keeps rising higher and higher. That’s a difficult subject for many people to hear about, his choice of reading and the emotions he read them with was so genuine and heart felt it really touched me. What a gentle, caring and loving man he is! A real Prince of Abruzzi….and Italy…..all Italians should be proud of him, I know I am!
Piero never stops improving his beautiful voice, I for one am looking forward to hearing and hopefully seeing him in his first Opera role!
I’m hoping this is a real and great relationship between Igna and Michelle! He deserves the best!
With affection, Carol 🎶🎼🎤💖💖💖☮️🤍🩵💛🙏🏻
You’re welcome, Carol! 😊
Yes, Carol, Gianluca chose a text that he really read with a lot of feeling and once again wanted to give support with his presence to a very important cause.
Fingers crossed for Piero’s operatic career, and also for Ignazio’s new love!!
I always try when I come in on Photos to let people know, especially women that these men are intelligent, intelligent, intelligent, caring, wonderful men there’s so much more beyond what we see and I applaud Gianluca for stepping out on such a sensitive subject and showing the world that they are in touch with all that’s going on around them more people of fame need to speak out. Unfortunately very few do for fear. It will hurt their reputation. Very sad very sad very sad, beautiful article well written, as always. Thank you for sharing and caring Cindi
You’re right, Cindi, I’ve always said that the love we feel for our three treasures is not only because they are excellent artists, but also because they are wonderful people and we are proud of them.
If more men could somehow come to know that women and the love that comes with them is for more than a gift, not to be unappreciated, but treasured for the happiness it can bring to one’s life, instead of a mind set to be abused in one way or another, there may be far less tragic outcomes in relationships in a world that seems to have lost it’s mind when it comes to how wonderful “love emotion” can make a person dizzy with joy instead of destructive love mindsets. Some men have to be taught what emotion really means-it’s more than just crazy ownership.
Wonderful words you wrote Mark.
Unfortunately, after a femicide, we often read…..”he was so in love that he couldn’t live without her…..” .
It doesn’t work like that, if you really love her you want her happiness, not her death!
Bravo Gianluca for speaking out! I feel that all three guys just ooze kindness and never violent behavior. That is a major reason they are so admired beyond their talent.
Ignazio has such an open and caring face. His new love seems to share that with him along with the dimples! Best wishes to them.
Thanks Daniela and Pat for keeping us up to date!
You’re very welcome, Sally! 😊
Yes, Sally, Gianluca deserves applause for his intervention in this event!
I agree with you, the behavior of our three young men is always exemplary.
When Ignazio is in love he throws himself in, let’s hope he doesn’t get hurt.
Such a wonderful outspoken man Gianluca is, much to his credit. There is so much violence in the world nowadays, that sometimes I feel really discouraged, but it only takes one man at a time to speak out against this madness.
I am so happy for Igna and his new young lady and hope they will continue on and have a happy future together.
As for Piero, what can I say but he is a true gentleman, as they all are. Such remarkable young men they have become over the years.
Many thanks to you Daniela and Patti for bringing this article to their adoring fans. Hugs, Dol.
You’re most welcome, Dolores! 😊
Too much violence nowadays Dolores and our children need to receive good examples, which Piero, Gianluca and Ignazio promptly manage to give and we admire them very much for this, it is not easy to be an example.
Thank you for this Daniela and Pat. Sorry I can’t say more, but it has brought tears to my eyes as sadly this sort of thing happens all over the world. Not just boyfriend/husband but also parents, siblings, cousins, uncles, etc.
For some reason I am still not receiving emails. I found the link for this on Facebook.
Roz, I’m asking Pat to check why you’re not getting your emails.
Yes, unfortunately these events happen all over the world.
Merci pour la traduction du texte de Gianluca…..C’est trois garçons sont magnifiques et je leur souhaites beaucoup de bonheur pour l’année 2024…
Ginette, je suis contente que tu l’aies apprécié, ce sont certainement tous les trois de bonnes personnes et méritent notre respect et notre affection.
Thank you Daniela. I was surprised to read that this is such a problem in Italy. When I read articles about Italy it seems there is always such high praise for mothers and nonnas. Our guys are always expressing their love, respect and and gratitude for thier mothers. I am sure they learned this from their fathers. Daniela is this more of a problem among the younger generation or are they following the behavior of their fathers and grandfathers? Gianluca is a wonderful example of how young men should act. His speech was so moving. I’m so happy for Ignazio. He too is a perfect gentleman.
Cathy, I hope you and Daniela don’t mind me jumping into this conversation. Daniela is probably still sleeping.
I want be clear I am not talking about our 3 wonderful men when I say this. I think in many cultures, unfortunately, men are fine with women who stay in “their place.” It’s when they join the workforce that women start having these problems with men who don’t show respect. I’m old enough to remember plenty of these problems in the US in the past.
And consider what women in our armed services have to put up with even now.
That’s just my two cents. I hope Daniela sets me straight if I have it wrong.
Kind regards, Gail Lord in Illinois
Yes Gail, I understand well what you mean, but unfortunately now there is a drift to this bad behavior that you describe, because lately the women killed are not career women, but simple women who understood that the relationship they had could not work and then they left their boyfriend. Often these men cannot tolerate being left and so kill their partners.
For Giulia (like many others) it was like this.
Cathy, this problem is very widespread even among the younger generations. Unfortunately, the culture of rap music, but especially trap, offers young kids horrible lyrics where women are described as objects to be used and destroyed and this is the music that very young people listen to the most. What respect can such a musical culture generate?
Thank you Daniela & Pat once again for this wonderful newsy editorial – I have known from the first time I laid eyes on Piero – Ignazio & Gianluca that they were very special Human Beings – listening to their beautiful music & just by being who they are – it is obvious they have been sent to us from a higher power – this World needs them – they make the World a better place – they exude happiness wherever they go – Piero – Ignazio & Gianluca do more for World peace than any Politician or Diplomat could ever do!! – Gianluca speaking out about this awful trend that is happening worldwide speaks volumes for him – but then one can see he has humanity & empathy for all – these young men have been brought up by family with stunning parenting skills – they stand on higher ground – we are so fortunate to have our Boys & we are so grateful for the love you girls bring us all as well – thank you once again Daniela & Pat – I always look forward to hearing from you- much love.
Yes Jude, we are lucky to be fans of these three artists, even if it’s not easy for them, they are often accused of being “out of this world” because they dress well, they are not rude, they don’t use songs with vulgar lyrics. These deplorable behaviors have become the norm and now those who do not do them are considered retrograde. We need to get our children used to the taste of beauty, to listening to good songs, there is already so much ugliness in the world to endure.
Hi Daniela it’s me again! The rap culture is really big in the US too! My two grandsons love it but have been brought up by they’re dads to show respect to all women and to honor them. I spend a lot of time with the younger one (both 23) because I’m live with my daughter when I’m not in Florida, he is a rap and hip hop artist (still in school) and he studies music. He loves all kinds of music from the Beatles, Sinatra to some classical. Rap is just his expression and when started using some vile language my daughter sat him Down and asked him if he knew what those words meant and how demeaning and dangerous they could be, he still uses the “f” more than we’d like but always apologizes to me if I’m present . His music is more about his feeling….sometimes angry but not mean, about peace, love or someone he cares about. Rap doesn’t need to be nasty and hurtful and it is always an expression of where these kids come from…sad as that may be. I agree that what’s out there for these young kids to listen to if they want to be “hip” isn’t good and very disheartening to most adults but I know my grandkids listen to the beat which is very catchy then to the words….when ask they don’t agree with the words at all but listen anyway!! This actually includes my granddaughters! (23&25).
I’m with you, I wish they all grew up listening to our music in the 50’s, 6o’s and 70s’ most were so much more wholesome……even our guys have admitted to listening to hard rock, rap , and more and you can’t more wholesome!🤗🩷
Touche’!! Daniela – love your beautiful heart.
Carol it’s true, rap was born to denounce certain behaviors and how life is in certain environments, but unfortunately here it is now degraded to those who say more swear words, it is the celebration of drugs and easy money, furthermore the male is praised as the one who can do everything, including treating women like slaves and having no respect for them. All of this is truly deplorable and even if sometimes it’s the rhythm that can drag you along, the words can’t be listened to as they are a hymn to vulgarity. It’s difficult for kids (I’m talking about those aged 13 to 16, who fill the stadiums) to distinguish what is good to listen to, for them it’s all cool and unfortunately it’s also a (wrong) life lesson.
Im sorry for those who dont know what decent good loving music is the men are amazing and talented and so sad that people do not understand the hard work the hours and years of hard work to please us!!! Most of all what I try to share is that these men are absolutely intelligent in so many ways and to watch for them to grow and bloom even more!!!
Cindi
You’re welcome, Jude! It is always my pleasure. 🧡
Oh, Daniela,
Thank you for sharing this delicate, sensitive and very important topic…. that we are made aware of it…
Nice also to see our boys in their individual endeavors…
… nice to see Piero as a ‘student’ 🥰
(and oh, Ignazio in South America…. again 😉 )
(oops… sorry, I thought the first one did not come out 🙏)
It’s OK, Cynthia……I removed your duplicate comment! 😊
Thank you Cynthia, I would say that once again we can be very proud of our three men.
Abraçando a causa contra violência às mulheres, nos confirma o quanto Gianluca é um homem de grande valor. Cada dia o admiro mais. Que a sua atitude inspire a muitos outros jovens. Tenho orgulho de ser fã do Il Volo.
Dalva Nunes
Temos todos muito orgulho de admirar o Il Volo, Dalva!