Bachelet reaffirms pledge to introduce measure this year
Special focus on progress, challenges facing region
State Dept. website says Randy Berry remains in position
New administration lacks ‘clear stance’ on LGBT issues
Russia dominated secretary of state nominee’s confirmation hearing
Advocates laud outgoing U.N. ambassador as ‘powerful ally’
Supportive policies began with 2011 presidential memorandum
Global Equality Fund launched in 2011
Global Equality Fund created in 2011
U.N. Security Council instead issued more general statement
