'Freedom and equality is worth fighting for'
The Hamas-controlled Gaza Health Ministry says nearly 30,000 people have died in the enclave since the war began
Sarah Ashton-Cirillo is from the US
Iran-backed Houthis controls large swaths of country
Republican opposition has essentially killed measure that includes foreign aid
Stigma, criminalization laws among barriers to fighting pandemic in region
Organizations to receive up to $5,000 through Global Small Grants program
Reports indicate Jonathan Mindrum may have died from drug overdose
State Department has not said whether LGBTQ+ rights specifically raised
Gili Roman's sister was held in Gaza for 53 days
