U.S. among 39 member countries
Linda Thomas-Greenfield spoke at U.N. LGBTI Core Group event
President noted crackdowns in Chechnya, Cameroon
Pope backs civil unions and the world celebrates Biden’s win
Widely discredited practice causes emotional, physical harm
Plight of LGBTQ migrants, Chechen crackdown attract coverage
Recent years saw expanded international coverage
Anti-bullying video is in seven languages
Diplomat urged to 'broaden her commitment' to human rights
State Dept. spokesperson condemned anti-LGBTI Chechnya crackdown
