First round of Brazilian presidential election to take place Oct. 2
LGBTQ and intersex activists welcomed Gustavo Petro's election
Country's trans culture dates back centuries
State Department officials on Monday met with WNBA star's teammates
Amnesty International condemned 'disturbing' Ankara crackdown
Linda Thomas-Greenfield says LGBTQ rights remain a top priority
The event took place without incident
Activists plan to demand rights, protest inequalities
Activists from Namibia, Botswana among participants
Former Met Commissioner Cressida Dick resigned in February