U.N. Security Council on Monday held meeting on group's anti-LGBT persecution
Gay men from Syria, Iraq spoke alongside advocates
Homosexuality remains criminalized in nearly 80 countries
Statute seen as ‘lost opportunity’
Prime minister celebrated measure’s unanimous passage with advocates
Advocates applaud vote against Russia-sponsored resolution
Agency sought ‘openly gay Foreign Service officer’ for position
Our review of 42 groups, their staff, revenue and more
John Kerry to announce appointment later this month
New restrictions described as ‘horrific’
