Announcement made in country's capital on Nov. 17
Freedom to Marry founder recently attended Costa Rica conference
State Department notes increased anti-trans violence around the world
Canadian prime minister to speak in Parliament on Nov. 28
Marriage, transgender rights among campaign issues
Robert Mugabe frequently targeted LGBT activists
Annual ILGALAC meeting taking place in Guatemala City
Annual ILGA-Europe conference held in Poland this month
Anti-LGBT crackdown began in Russian republic earlier this year    Â
Country now poised to allow gay, lesbian nuptials