#HIVUnwrapped: Fashion Meets Science to Fight Stigma at IAS2025

Minister of State Sandrine Umutoni launched HIV Unwrapped, an inspiring exhibition blending fashion and research to tackle HIV stigma.

At IAS2025, Minister of State Sandrine Umutoni joined Vice-Chancellor Dr. Sylvie Mucyo and HIV advocate Ophelia Haanyama Orum to launch HIV Unwrapped — a powerful exhibition of 22 lab coat-inspired garments designed by students from Rwanda, the UK, and Australia. The creative piece’s merge science and fashion to challenge stigma, educate the public, and inspire change.

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