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Berry: Latin America at ‘forefront’ of global LGBT rights movement

Berry: Latin America at ‘forefront’ of global LGBT rights movement

Randy Berry: “There’s a superb example of Latin leadership that has certainly predated our entry into this space as a foreign policy issue. I see very enlightened government engagement. I see an active partnering with civil society.” 

Uruguayans celebrate the legislature’s vote last April to allow same-sex marriages. Andres Stapff/Reuters

Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBT Persons Randy Berry Travels to Jamaica

Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBT Persons Randy Berry Travels to Jamaica

During the three day visit, Special Envoy Berry and LGBT Coordinator Larson will meet with government representatives, in addition to representatives from religious, business, academic, and civil society organizations.