Protests by Iranians included women setting headscarves on fire in the streets resulted with harsh reaction from Iranian security services
Hakainde Hichilema made comments in response to anti-LGBTQ+ protest
President stressed 'fundamental freedoms' at risk around the world
Speakers told the crowds that they were taking action to combat the "LGBT lobby," which they alleged "has become a global problem"
Thousands of LGBTQ+ people, advocates, activists and allies marched under rainy skies in the Serbian capital Saturday afternoon
"Serbia has made important steps towards strengthening equality for LGBTIQ+ people and their rights to non-discrimination"
On Sunday several thousands of protesters took to the streets many carrying huge Serbian & Russian flags & chanting anti-LGBTQ+ slogans
Ranil Wickremesinghe made comment during meeting with USAID administrator
Homosexuality remains criminalized in former British colony
Alba Rueda is a Transgender woman, long-time activist
