Jason Jones says he has received nearly 50 death threats
Barbados activist describes decision as ‘groundbreaking’
U.S. Embassy describes Rene Martínez as ‘rising political figure’
Advocates protested government officials during opening plenary
Violence, discrimination, poverty among topics discussed
Gathering took place in Miami on Sept. 19
Advocates seek repeal of anti-sodomy laws
Gathering ‘to open many doors’
Chair of Inter-American Commission on Human Rights spoke at Peru meeting
Victory Fund co-organizing gathering