Handful of countries now prohibit discredited practice
Agency adopted LGBTQ-inclusive non-discrimination policy in 2018
Taliban regained control of Afghanistan last August
Country's Supreme Court ordered policy change
The Biden administration’s pledge to champion LGBTQ rights abroad was the dominant international story in 2021
National Assembly members described measure as 'bogus debate'
Nevada Democrat key to 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' repeal
Salekh Magamadov and Ismail Isaev fled anti-LGBTQ crackdown
Proposal could pave way for marriage equality
Former HRC staffer worked for agency during Obama administration