Eliane HIV stigmafighter

@hivstigmafighter.bsky.social

Artist, storyteller, HIV Activist, dragtivist, EATG member, mother, Blogger@ http://www.hivstigmafighter.com, @thewellproject, peer connector

"I have attended AIDS conferences since 2018, and this was the first time a drag king performed on that stage. So, Eric the Dragking did their best to dance #HIV stigma away on the stage. We felt proud. We felt seen." @hivstigmafighter.bsky.social #AGirlLikeMe #AIDS2026 #prepaccess #endhivstigma

RISE in Rio

Rio reminded me that ultimately the HIV response is powered by people from the many local HIV communities who refuse to disappear.

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"After 23 years, I finally lived my honeymoon in Vietnam. I did not give up on my dream. As my hero of hope Nelson Mandela said: 'A winner is a dreamer who never gives up.'" @hivstigmafighter.bsky.social has a unique way of connecting experiences to #HIV and justice. Read more on #AGirlLikeMe ⤵️

Time travel – A honeymoon 23 years later

My story feels like time travel, which is not only about machines or science fiction. Sometimes, it is about memory, longing, and dreams that refuse to die.

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Hello lovely people, earlier this week I was in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at AIDS 2026 for less than a week but honestly it felt much longer.I showed up as HIV Stigmafighter and Eric the Dragking. Rio embraced both sides of my activism. hivstigmafighter.com/2026/07/31/r... #RethinkRebuildRise

RISE in Rio

Hello lovely people, earlier this week I was in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at AIDS 2026 for less than a week but honestly it felt much longer. From the pre-conference to my final moments, I showed up …

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"My lovely people, have you ever witnessed the moment a dreamer finally becomes a doer? That is what my story of today is about." #HIV advocate @hivstigmafighter.bsky.social breaks down boundaries and fights #stigma in ways some might not think about. Read about her journey on #AGirlLikeMe below ⤵️

I am strong!

I share the hardship, my HIV diagnosis, the moments of darkness, the joy of sharing my status, and the victory of choosing life.

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"Stigma will end if we all work together. #HIV and #AIDS will end if stigma is destroyed." Shared experience is empowering. @hivstigmafighter.bsky.social talks about community engagement in HIV prevention and treatment and paints a picture of what collective support can look like. #endHIVstigma

Engage to end HIV stigma

Stigma will end if we all work together. HIV and AIDS will end if stigma is destroyed. Let's kick HIV stigma out as we enter 2026!

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"In celebration of #WorldAIDSDay 2025...we organised the 6th edition of the Gihanga Talent Show under the theme 'Let's stand together against #HIVstigma.' This event remains one of the best opportunities to educate young people and raise awareness about #HIV and #AIDS." @hivstigmafighter.bsky.social

United through art: Celebrating Gihanga's 6th talent show

To all the amazing young artists of Gihanga: you are an inspiration. Let us continue this great work with positive energy and hope to end HIV.

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"The #HIV community is not just about legacy organizations—it's about real people in the community who bring passion, commitment, and groundbreaking innovation." In this #AGirlLikeMe blog, @hivstigmafighter.bsky.social shares her experience at Amsterdam's Dinner Event. #prepdiversity #HIVPrEP

Beyond Dinner Talk: Advancing Prep Access

Last night, the Amsterdam Dinner Event once again proved its power as the Netherlands' largest annual fundraiser for innovative, life-saving HIV initiatives.

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"The fight for health equity and LGBTQI+ rights is ongoing—but together, we are strong" @hivstigmafighter.bsky.social shares thoughts on the European LGBTQI+ Health Conference "a vibrant gathering of activists, healthcare professionals, researchers, community organizations & affected individuals." ⤵️

LGBTQI+ health matters: A journey of advocacy and action

While UNAIDS and numerous organizations continue advocating to end HIV and AIDS by 2030, the reality remains troubling: prevention tools exist, yet communities still struggle for access...

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