Landmark ruling described as ‘very positive news’
Judy Shepard among those slated to speak
‘Taken from us in a senseless act of violence’
LGBT advocates applaud law as ‘big step’
Last year brought advances, setbacks across the world
Law will allow trans people to legally change gender without surgery
Decision comes in case of three Africans who sought refuge in the Netherlands
LGBT acronym scrawled onto mirror inside Otto Elderenbosch's apartment
Claims police used anti-gay slurs, accused him of spying
COC Nederland to meet with Dutch Olympic officials
