Lawmakers approved controversial measure on Dec. 20
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Gay pioneering mathematician convicted of gross indecency in 1952
Mariela Castro sought to amend country's employment law
State Dept. says measure will undermine efforts to combat HIV/AIDS
Those convicted of repeated same-sex sexual acts face life in prison
Law will allow trans people to legally change gender without surgery
18 officials’ assets frozen, denied visas under 2012 law
Advocates gathered in Delhi, Mumbai, D.C., London
Socialist backs same-sex marriage, transgender rights bill
