Brazilian organization: Grassroots advocacy crucial to defending LGBTQ rights
LGBTQ activists around the world watching US election closely
Event took place before Pride Month reception
Linda Thomas-Greenfield hosted Pride Month reception on Tuesday
Aleksander Voronov visited the State Department last week
Jessica Stern traveled to N.Y. this week
Special US envoy for LGBTQ, intersex rights among speakers
Group met with policy makers, health officials, NGOs
Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act signed into law in May
Jessica Stern, Victor Madrigal-Borloz among speakers
