Monday marks a year since Oct. 7
Middle East on the brink of a regional war
Susel Paredes is first lesbian woman elected to country's Congress
Former Mexico City mayor pledged to continue supporting LGBTQ rights
Anti-Homosexuality Act took effect in 2023
South Africa's Inclusive and Affirming Ministries criticized resolution
Thai king on Sept. 24 approved country's marriage equality bill
Country's Anti-Homosexuality Act signed in 2023
Military overthrew democratically-elected government in 2021
2019 trans rights law has done little to curb problem
