Yesterday, I had the incredible privilege of marrying my soulmate, surrounded by the love and support of our friends and family who journeyed from near and far to share in our joy. Grateful beyond words for this beautiful celebration of love! 💍🥂
#gyankwahala
In 5 days, I’ll say ‘I do’ to an amazing person, despite global love challenges. Grateful to soon call them my spouse. Our wedding will spark important conversations in our countries, we are determined to show love conquers all! 🥂
#LoveWins
#CountdownToIDo
#Gyankwahala
Exactly one year ago today, I said the best and most fulfilling YESSSS I have ever had to say. It’s still a yes and will always be a yes.
Happy Engagement Anniversary, my love; you are the source of my happiness. With you, every day of my life is special.
I am so excited to today officially become a US Citizen. This is full circle for me, after years of living with so many uncertainty about my status and how anything can change when I travel as a refugee. I am proud to be American, and can’t wait to vote this midterm elections.
Coming from Nigeria, I never thought marriage was possible for someone like me. But today
@POTUS
made sure here in America when I do get married to my fiancé
@JRatevosian
, our marriage will be 100% legal. This means the entire world to me.
#RespectForMarriageAct
As the first African-born gay man living with HIV to co-lead a global organization, I'm deeply grateful for the trust from colleagues. The need for diversity in global HIV leadership is overdue. Thanks to
@PAC
for valuing African expertise. It's time for bold activist leadership
Prevention Access Campaign is thrilled to announce
@MichealIghodaro
's new role as interim Co-Executive Director, sharing leadership with Founding Executive Director
@BR999
.
Innovation in leadership and collaboration is essential as we challenge outdated beliefs and power
Dr Anthony Fauci is a shining example of patriotism, civility and courage under pressure. Thank you for your years of services. Thank you for listening to communities across the globe. Thank you for saving millions of lives of people you never met.
#ThankYouFauci
It’s a YES from me!!!! 💍
Love has a new meaning! Never thought this was possible for me! Love you to the moon and back baba! Can’t wait to spend the rest of our lives together. 💍 ❤️
Thanks for recreating proposal scene on
#schittscreek
#engaged
Finally here! This is our passion project! This isn’t a victim story, but a story of a brave new world! So proud to have been part of this
@HBODocs
@HBODocs
#LegendOfTheUnderground
Visited friends at the National Council of People Living with HIV in Tanzania (NACOPHA )today at their new office, we discussed past and future partnerships with the potential of scaling
#UequalsU
to everyone in Tanzania. Looking forward to working together.
I just met a lady living with HIV here in Seville at
#FastTrackCities
, We couldn't understand each other, but she understood
#UequalsU
. She was so proud to let me know she has archived
#UequalsU
and gave me a big hug after for 1min. We both teared up. Made my day.
We have to continue to speak out against hate. What they have working for them is their unity against love. We know we are on the right side and we must collectively stand up for human rights.
My
@HIVpxresearch
squad! Words can’t capture the depth of my emotions right now! I cherish each and every one of you, today and always. Gratitude for your unwavering support, as always!!! 🙌❤️
#AVACFamily
#Grateful
So incredibly moved to see that our
@hbo
film nominated
#thelegendoftheunderground
for a
@GLAAD
Award! All we wanted to do was share our stories of overcoming stigma and pain! Thanks to the directors and
@HBODocs
This one is for my best my best friend & Nigerian LGBTQI community
In times like this especially with the anti-gay bill proposed in Uganda last week, I am reminded of how lucky I am, how privileged I am. To be loved and to be able to have my love legally recognized and not criminalized. As activists, we fight so much for freedom that some of us
Getting people on treatment and ensuring we stay on treatment by providing care, support and enabling environment is key to reaching viral suppression—which means it’s impossible to have new infections. We can end it! This is the
#WinWinAgenda
In Botswana ...
9⃣5⃣% of people living with
#HIV
know their status
9⃣8⃣% of people living with HIV are on treatment
9⃣8⃣% of people on treatment are virally suppressed
Learn more about Botswana's achievement of surpassing
@UNAIDS
2025 HIV targets:
This has been a recurring theme in my head for the last couple of weeks, especially in the wake of what is happening in Uganda and the global response to the situation. Why do white people in the global health and human rights sector, which is dominated by white people,
It’s been a thought provoking two weeks with
@PEPFAR
COP meetings. Change is inevitable but change has to come with community at the center stage. Thank you
@JNkengasong
@USAmbPEPFAR
for your commitment for community partnership at all stages of this planning.
#UequalsU
Happy 20th anniversary
@PEPFAR
I won’t be alive if not for this groundbreaking program! There is so much more left to do especially on KP and investing in PLHIV. But this program has literally saved millions of lives around the world.Thank you for your leadership
@USAmbPEPFAR
Today, I proudly stand alongside my fiancé as they embark on an incredible journey to serve Los Angeles at US Congress. With unwavering conviction and boundless passion, and with a proud heart, I wholeheartedly support their candidacy for Congress.
#JirairForCA
I am delighted to be working with
@titirufu
. Welcome to PAC. I have witnessed your work upfront and personally and am now happy to be working closely with you.
🎉We are full of joy & gratitude that renowned youth leader
@titirufu
joins PAC on 1st March as Global Communications Manager!
Tinashe’s brilliance, creativity & innovation will help make
#UequalsU
a reality for all people living with HIV!
👉🏾more:
I’m proud to be a Black, Gay, African man living in the US as an immigrant.I feel fortunate to be able to express all these aspects of who I am. I will continue to work with many across the globe toward ensuring the same freedom for others.
#PrideMonth
#PrideAfrican
#LoveIsLove
Thank you,
@USAmbPEPFAR
@JRatevosian
, for putting a spotlight on this issue.
@PEPFAR
has become a beacon of hope to many criminalized populations worldwide. Thank you for continuing to highlight the challenges we still have that will hinder the world reaching the end of HIV/AIDS
Anti-LGBTQI+ legislation/policies in countries across the globe threaten gains we've made in the HIV/AIDS response. I've co-authored
@TheLancet
Comment with
@PEPFAR
's Senior Advisor for Health Equity Policy Jirair Ratevosian to discuss the need for governments to proactively
Busy day tomorrow at
#ICASA2023
! I’ll be participating in two satellite sessions where we’ll dive into the PrEP rollout and explore the impact of
#UequalsU
. Can’t wait to see you there!
Thank you,
@GileadSciences
for inviting me and
@PreventionAC
as a speaker at the recent Rainbow Academy in Singapore that brought together community activists and advocates across the Asia-Pacific region. This is the first-ever Gilead HIV-focused conference in Asia-Pacific.
Great to be back at the White House for the holiday decorations. It never gets old.
#WhiteHouseChristmas
Thanks to all the staff at the
@WhiteHouse
who make this possible every year.
Happy holidays everyone.
It’s
#WorldAIDSDay
here’s your reminder that:
-Undetectable = Untransmittable
-PrEP works
Healthcare is a human right
-Housing is a human right
-Sexual health is both an individual & shared responsibility
-Sex can & should be fun
-Structural Interventions = HIV Prevention
Australia is proving that increasing access to treatment, ending criminalization not only saves the lives of PLHIV, but also prevents new transmissions and eliminate HIV. This is
#WinWin
for both
#PLHIV
, Public health & Countries
#UequalsU
Grateful for the amazing opportunity to attend a special meeting with
@secblinken
alongside inspiring activists fighting for LGBTQI rights worldwide. Such a privilege to be part of the
@statedept
pride celebration. 🏳️🌈
#LGBTQIrights
#PrideMonth
@WHO
@DrTedros
announces new civil society commission scheduled to be launched in 2023.
@PreventionAC
partners around the world will be looking forward to engaging and being part of the commission.
#WHS2022
@PreventionAC
is partnering with the Network of Civil Society in Nigeria to hold a two day workshop in Lagos this week on
@PEPFAR
COP planning, CCM and
#Mpox
response in Nigeria.
After an extra ordinary week of engagement in Nigeria last week, I am in Tanzania this week meeting with several CSO groups and MoH discussing how they can launch a national
#UqualsU
campaign to eridicate stigma, improve access to treatment and reduce new infections.
A Gay Man Was Murdered in Uganda this week!!! If you ever for a second doubt that it’s getting better I am here to tell you it is NOT!!!
WE ARE STILL GETTING KILLED!!
LITERALLY!
Wishing safe travel to those making their way to Sevilla for
@FastTrackCities
2022. I am on my way and looking forward to welcoming you!
@IAPAC
and
@FTC2030
in partnership with
@UNAIDS
aim to showcase successes across 400+ cities that are committed to ending urban
#HIV
epidemics.
@Arsenal
@JoshuaCavallo
Wonderul courage Josh Cavallo coming out. I wish all the very best to this brave young man.Hold your head up high! We will stand by you and protect you! Thank you
@Arsenal
for being a class act! Let’s hope the culture at Arsenal encourages our players to be themselves
Happy birthday to our Founding Executive Director, Bruce Richman
@BR999
! We value your leadership and dedication to making
#UequalsU
a reality for everyone living with
#HIV
around the world! 🥳
“Global Black Pride will host its hybrid iteration in late July, with Toronto serving as the host city. Ighodaro says in-person and virtual events will provide space to “celebrate Black LGBTQI”
@GlobalBlakPride