Brazilian organization: Grassroots advocacy crucial to defending LGBTQ+ rights
LGBTQ+ activists around the world watching US election closely
Event took place before Pride Month reception
Linda Thomas-Greenfield hosted Pride Month reception on Tuesday
Aleksander Voronov visited the State Department last week
Jessica Stern traveled to N.Y. this week
Special US envoy for LGBTQ+, intersex rights among speakers
Group met with policy makers, health officials, NGOs
Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act signed into law in May
Jessica Stern, Victor Madrigal-Borloz among speakers
