Today, the Senate unveiled a bronze statue titled “From Mother’s Milk We Come,” created by artist Vera Omodeo. The statue depicts a woman breastfeeding a newborn and received bipartisan applause at the ceremony led by Ignazio La Russa. The President of the Senate described it as a tribute to all women, highlighting the message of peace and vulnerability conveyed by the artwork.
After facing controversy in Milan, where the municipal commission rejected its placement in Piazza Duse, the statue will temporarily stay inside Palazzo Madama. La Russa explained that all group leaders and vice-presidents of the Senate agreed to showcase the artwork in honor of Mother’s Day. He emphasized the importance of recognizing and supporting both biological and non-biological mothers, as well as celebrating the memory of mothers that all individuals share.
The unveiling of the statue in the Senate brought together senators from different political parties, who united around the message of freedom of choice and support for motherhood and families. Democrats, Fratelli d’Italia, and the League all expressed their need for policies that empower parents and promote birth rates, as well as recognizing and supporting the talents and choices of women. The presence of a female statue in the Senate was seen as a positive sign of progress towards gender equality and empowerment.
Overall, today’s event was a moment of bipartisan unity and celebration of motherhood. It emphasized