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Forza Italia Undersecretary Siracusano Posts Sexist Abuse Messages, Plans Formal Complaint

Her Instagram video turns private harassment into a public push to report abuse.

Overview

  • Matilde Siracusano, the government undersecretary for relations with Parliament, published an Instagram video displaying sexist insults she says she receives daily.
  • She announced her intention to file a formal complaint and urged other victims to report similar abuse.
  • The video shows specific messages and her brief, often ironic replies, highlighting the language and tone of the harassment.
  • Siracusano framed the abuse as a widespread problem affecting many women active on social media in Italy and called it unacceptable.
  • Italian outlets reported her post on Thursday, noting there is not yet public confirmation that a complaint has been filed.