The Uganda "Kill the Gays" Bill failed to pass due in large part to the worldwide petition drive. Original goal was 1M signatures. The final petition presented to the President of Uganda contained 1.6M signatures from supporters in practically every nation.
Anti-gay bill shelved:
BBC News - Uganda anti-gay bill 'shelved by parliament'
Avaaz's response to the outcome in the Guardian:
Uganda anti-gay bill pushed out of parliament | World news | guardian.co.uk
Ugandan President did not back bill because of "criticism of human rights groups":
No vote: Future of Uganda's anti-gay bill in limbo
Anti-gay bill delayed amid outcry:
Uganda shelves anti-gay bill: News24: Africa: News
Uganda's "kill the gays" bill defeated:
Uganda's kill the gays bill shelved again | Top News | Reuters