Under the leadership of key figures like Marcella Di Folco and later Porpora Marcasciano, MIT has played an instrumental role in advancing trans rights in Italy.

[3] In the late morning of April 14, 1982, after days of protests and sit-ins in front of the Italian Parliament, a representative from the Radical Party announced the approval of Law 164.

The MIT's long-term goal was to secure full citizenship rights, which included formal recognition of gender identity, access to social protection services, and equal treatment in employment and healthcare.

MIT played a crucial role in establishing consultative centers and advocating for the right to a safe and supportive environment during the transition process.

MIT advocated for the formation of a permanent council to develop strategies for combating discrimination and to create specific training programs for healthcare workers who support transgender individuals through their gender reassignment surgeries.

MIT emphasized the need for European-level legislation protecting gender identity as a factor for discrimination, alongside raising awareness through workplace campaigns to reduce prejudice.

One of the primary issues MIT tackled was the societal stigma that linked transgender people with prostitution, further fueling the prejudice and isolation they faced.

To counter this, MIT called for a national campaign to combat transphobia, with the goal of representing transgender people in a way that avoided stereotypes and sensationalism.

Some of their key activities include: In 2012, MIT co-organized the first-ever Italian transgender pride in Bologna, which was a significant milestone in the visibility of the trans community in Italy.

Over the decades, it has contributed to significant legislative and social changes in Italy, including pushing for legal reforms and increased healthcare access for transgender individuals.