Activists were commemorating National Coming Out Day
Luisa Revilla Urcia’s election seen as ‘historic step forward’
Country is the first former Soviet republic to enact such a measure
Supporters say measure ‘strengthens’ families
Statute designed to ‘protect our children from homosexuality'
John Feeley sees ‘spotty’ progress on gay issues
Proposal passed by 25-14 vote margin; seven countries abstained
U.S. among countries to back proposal
Russia LGBT rights record overshadowed Sochi games
Gathering took place in Miami on Sept. 19