The Italian American One Voice Coalition (“IAOVC”), America’s largest independent Italian American anti-bias organization, is reporting that efforts to defend Columbus and Italian American civil rights has gained unprecedented support from Italy. Official resolutions have been unanimously passed by the Italian Parliament, the city of Genoa, birthplace of Columbus, other cities and more expected to join the cause.

After the Italian Parliament recently passed a resolution to join with Italian Americans in their defense of Christopher Columbus, a motion was unanimously passed by the City of Genoa confirming its support, especially as the birthplace of Columbus.