Xander participated in State Department's Welcome Corps program
Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act signed into law in May
Country's president on May 29 signed Anti-Homosexuality Act
HRC among 170 letter signatories
State Department announced Welcome Corps on Thursday
Event coincided with the Transgender Day of Remembrance
Group regained control of country on Aug. 15, 2021
Thoughts and prayers aren’t enough when lives are at stake
Kyiv Pride urges supporters to defend country
New report details Taliban abuses