The president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the world's largest humanitarian network, is stepping down following a row in Italy over the Rome Pride event, a report said Thursday.
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Francesco Rocca is stepping down as head of the IFRC following controversy in Italy, where he heads the right-wing government of the Lazio region, which includes Rome.
Earlier this month, the Lazio government withdrew its sponsorship of Rome Pride, saying the event was too political.
Rocca's decision to resign has been circulated internally, Swiss news agency ATS reports.
