Activists have criticized ruling, urge corporations to enact policies
Country's government hopes to replace colonial-era criminal statutes
Supreme Court's Oct. 17 ruling sparked widespread criticism
Island nation is a popular tourist destination
Oral arguments in case took place earlier this year
Federal Shariat Court in June ruled against trans rights law
Supreme Court earlier this year heard marriage equality cases
Familial rejection has spurred same-sex couples to die by suicide
Country awaiting historic marriage equality ruling
Extremist group regained control of country on Aug. 15, 2021
