Danica Roem elected to chamber earlier this month
Former president ruled country with an iron fist for 37 years
State Department notes increased anti-trans violence around the world
Canadian prime minister to speak in Parliament on Nov. 28
Robert Mugabe frequently targeted LGBT activists
Group’s annual dinner took place in D.C. on Friday
San Juan-based Bill’s Kitchen at 20 percent capacity
Kate Brown, Jared Polis also receive group’s backing
Country now poised to allow gay, lesbian nuptials
Egypt and Russia sought to remove discrimination reference