Referendum to take place on Oct. 2
HRC describes vote ‘significant milestone’
Agency hired Xulhaz Mannan in September 2015
Activist took part in peace talks in Cuba
Fernando Quimbayo and José Ticora exchanged vows in Cali
Int’l Day Against Homophobia set for Havana
Advocacy group describes ruling as ‘definitive yes’ on issue
Anti-LGBT violence, discrimination persistent last year
Handful of couples have exchanged vows since 2013
Gay U.S. ambassador to Dominican Republic receives sustained applause at event
