Secretary of State Antony Blinken made announcement Thursday
Helen Globa arrived in New York on March 6
Special envoy in regular contact with activists, groups
Administration has 'engaged directly' with vulnerable groups
Salekh Magamadov and Ismail Isaev fled anti-LGBTQ crackdown
Anti-LGBTQ crackdown continues to spark outrage
U.S. embassies barred from rainbow flag on official poles
New Biden appointee confirmed unanimously by Senate
U.S., Sweden provided initial $5 million
Special LGBTQ rights envoy celebrates 'significant step'