Army veteran owned Va. design business
Advocates organize parades, protests and forums throughout the year
Brian Brown among speakers at World Congress of Families event
Gathering took place in Miami on Sept. 19
Victory Fund co-organizing gathering
Last year brought advances, setbacks across the world
Kenita Placide of St. Lucia spoke last week on behalf of 76 groups
Joseph Sanchez stabbed to death in Belize City on Jan. 12
Southern Poverty Law Center said organizations further inflame homophobia in country
Advocate describes move as “toehold” to advance regional LGBT rights
