The legislation will need to have three more readings before it can be passed and sent on to Russian President Putin for his signature
Josué Manuel Gutiérrez Cóndor elected on May 17
HRC among 170 letter signatories
May 16 decision recognized same-sex marriages performed abroad
Law punishes 'aggravated homosexuality' with death
Country's lawmakers passed bill on June 9
Brazilian Congresswoman Erika Hilton among participants
City's mayor, deputy mayor opened parade on Thursday
Woolworths South Africa to continue selling LGBTQ-specific merchandize
"We feel that the rights of our community are sliding backwards and we acknowledge that the fight is far from over"
