Critics of island's human rights record criticize organizers
Activist says judges ‘can learn a lot’ from DOMA ruling
Women say security personnel separated them before flight to Miami
Program seeks to promote greater involvement in country’s politics
Bogotá judge solemnized relationship; not officially married
Four-day gathering to take place in Cartagena from Aug. 28-Sept. 1.
Decision comes after men sought legal recognition of relationship
Gays and lesbians petition for civil marriages amid legal confusion
Some notaries and judges will refuse to allow gays to register relationships
Four day gathering is first of its kind in South American country
