Declaration does not include LGBT Syrians, Iraqis
Independent activists invite U.S. officials to meet with them
Yoweri Museveni in 2014 signed draconian anti-gay law
LGBT envoy visited four countries on trip
Homosexuality remains punishable by death in country
Secretary of State made no mention of global LGBT rights
Prominent Shiite cleric executed, homosexuality punishable by death
Independent LGBT advocates remain critical of Castro government
Panel commemorated International Human Rights Day
Provision applies only to those from 23 countries