Beyond Stigma

Absolutely buzzing after @RCSI_PopHealth Positive Health Summit, happened on 30 Jan 2026 - still processing all the learnings🌟 @RCSI_Irl @deirdrenic1 @UNAIDS @GhanaUNAIDS @StampStigma

A true joy to share this beautiful video from Eunice Mutoni ✨ Following a powerful collaboration in Ireland in 2025, Eunice brings her own soulful voice and Rwandan flavour to Eimear’s songs. Thank you, Eunice, for this gift. 💛🎶 @dreamvillage6 🎥 youtu.be/MgxqllC4Gf0

We’re delighted to be taking part in the Positive Health Summit 2026! 🌍✨ @RCSI_Irl We will be presenting two posters showcasing peer-led stigma reduction work co-created with partners in Rwanda 🇷🇼 & Ghana 🇬🇭, and Deirdre, will also be presenting in one of the sessions.

Stigma in the schoolyard: How #Rwanda is protecting #HIV-positive students newtimes.co.rw/article/26511/… @Concern @RCSI_Irl @ifglobalhealth @aidsmemory @HIVIreland @MartinDavoren @ActUpDublin @CGHTrinity @GOSHHirl @DarrenJPrior @Irish_Aid @SorchaPollak @UNAIDS @Comhlamh @BeyondStigma_

“I am #resilient. I am #contributing. I #belong.” 🗣️✨ We are moving #BeyondStigma. 🚀 Our CEO, Dr. Nadine Ferris France, and Head of Programmes, Deirdre Ní Cheallaigh, were honoured to be part of National #Conference on #MigrantWomen’s #MentalWellbeing organised by @akidwa

As 2025 comes to an end, we’re reflecting with gratitude and hope. Thank you for being part of our journey 💛 Read our latest newsletter: mailchi.mp/beyondstigma/a…

🌟 Beyond Stigma is delighted to be part of “Rights, Respect, Justice, Dignity”! Join us on Wednesday, December 10th 📌 Register here: bit.ly/3MgKm4k #EndHIVStigma #HIVRights #WomenLivingWithHIV #BeyondStigma #ICWGlobal

🌍 Excited about our upcoming events at #ICASA2025 in Accra! Join us for peer-led innovations transforming HIV care: 📌 5 Dec – Thrive95 📌 6 Dec – Poster Exhibition: MeSomBo 📌 7 Dec – NACP: MeSomBo: Peer Power, Healing & Hope in #HIVCare #PeerPower #StigmaFree #YouthLed

A huge thank you to our incredible facilitators and our partners @GP_EndStigma , @zvandiri and @UNAIDS Zambia for hosting the three-day #Wakakosha residential in Kafue. We are grateful for all you poured into this experience. 💛 #BeyondStigma #Zvandiri #UNAIDS #Zambia2025

ZAMBIA • DAY 3 RECAP 🇿🇲✨ Wakakosha Experience (Kafue, 17–19 Nov 2025) “What I learned is that some of the stigma I carry comes from within… and I need to start unlearning that and valuing myself more.” 💛 - Participant, #Wakakosha #Day3Recap #Zambia2025

Day Four of Cohort 8 of the ARJA short course centered the well-being of advocates and the communities they serve. Dr. Odokonyero Raymond led participants through the importance of integrating mental health and psychosocial care into advocacy practice, emphasizing that clarity, compassion, and resilience are strengthened when mental health is intentionally supported. The day also featured Dr. Nadine Ferris France, who drew from her work with @BeyondStigma_ to explore community-rooted strategies for ending HIV stigma and criminalization. Her reflections underscored the power of dignity, lived experience, and people-centered approaches in sustaining long-term advocacy efforts. #AhakiforAfrica

ZAMBIA • DAY 1 RECAP 🚀🇿🇲 #Wakakosha kicked off with incredible energy! #zambia2025 #day1recap #zvandiri #beyondstigma Did the young people make you groove to their amazing singing as well? 🎶💃🕺 Their voices set the tone for a powerful start. 🔥 Stay tuned for more updates!

💜 It’s all about sharing love, and even more love, in moments that become memories 🌸 Every smile, song & heartbeat shows love is the greatest gift. We appreciate your hospitality @speakupsingoutmusicschool & @beyondstigma in Ireland 🙏 #MakingMemorie

We’re LIVE in Zambia! 🇿🇲 #BeyondStigma and @zvandiri are running the transformative Wakakosha training - empowering young people to say, “I am worth it.” Thank you to the Global Partnership for making this possible, and to @UNAIDS Zambia for hosting us this week. Stay tuned!

🌍✨Under the umbrella of the Global Partnership for Action to Eliminate All Forms of HIV-Related Stigma and Discrimination and with support from UNAIDS, Beyond Stigma are absolutely delighted to collaborate with ICW Global, and ICWEA, with the incredible support of Zvandiri.

💌Our November 2025 newsletter is published!!! 👀Have a look at the full newsletter information here - mailchi.mp/beyondstigma/n… 📭If you haven't subscribed yet, Subscribe here to get updates regarding our progress towards stigma-free world here: beyondstigma.org

Our new article is out in the Irish Medical Journal! 🎉 The paper explores how Inquiry-Based Stress Reduction (IBSR) can help address obesity-related self-stigma in the GP setting. Read more 👉 imj.ie/addressing-obe… #Research #Obesity #SelfStigma #IBSR #PrimaryCare

We’re heading to #IGHNxEU: Empowering Women for a Healthier Europe 💜 📅 14 Nov 2025 | 📍 RDS Dublin Catch us at our stall in the Global Health Village 🌍 — let’s connect. More info: globalhealth.ie/ighnxeu/ #GlobalHealth #EU4Health @ifglobalhealth

It's World Mental Health Day 2025! The theme this year is incredibly relevant: managing overwhelm. 💖 We asked our team what they do when they feel overwhelmed, and their answers are inspiring! What do YOU do to cope when the world feels like a little too much? #BeyondStigma

From our ‘Me Sombo’ bootcamp in Ghana 🎨 — a reminder that healing can begin with color, imagination, and community. Let’s keep creating spaces where expression becomes empowerment. #BeyondStigma #WellnessWednesday #ArtForHealing #MentalWellness