Michelle Suárez assumed seat on Oct. 10
Initiative seeks to 'strengthen the equality movement' in each country
Violence, discrimination remain pervasive in the region
Up to 100,000 men arrested under Nazi Germany anti-homosexuality law
Joseph DeCola was forced to resign in 1960s
Discrimination, hate crimes persist in both nations
Gathering began a month after Pulse nightclub massacre
HRC describes vote ‘significant milestone’
Fernando Quimbayo and José Ticora exchanged vows in Cali
Career diplomat discusses anti-trans violence, U.S. election
